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tried

UK //traɪd//US //traɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'trien',来自古法语 'trier'(意为测试或挑选),最终源自拉丁语 'tritare'(磨碎或测试)。

verb

❶ 尝试或努力做某事,指过去已经付出努力但可能成功也可能失败的行为。

“She tried to solve the math problem for hours.”

(她花了几个小时尝试解这道数学题。)

“He tried calling his friend but got no answer.”

(他试着给朋友打电话,但无人接听。)

❶ 测试或试验某物,以了解其效果或适用性。

“Have you tried this new coffee blend?”

(你试过这种新混合咖啡吗?)

“She tried the dress on before buying it.”

(她在买之前试穿了这条裙子。)

同义词:attempted, tested, experimented

adjective

❶ 经过考验的,可靠的,指人或事物被证明是可信赖的。

“He is a tried and trusted employee.”

(他是经过考验且可信赖的员工。)

“This is a tried method for solving such issues.”

(这是解决此类问题的可靠方法。)

同义词:tested, proven, reliable

常见短语

tried and true — 指经过时间检验且可靠的方法或事物,强调其有效性。

“This old recipe is a tried and true favorite in our family.”

(这个老食谱是我们家经过时间检验的最爱。)