
try
词源
源自中古英语 'trien',意为 '试验、测试',进一步源自古法语 'trier',意为 '挑选、分类',最终来自拉丁语 'tritare',意为 '磨碎、筛选'。
verb
❶ 尝试做某事,指付出努力去完成或体验某件事,无论成功与否。
“I will try to finish my homework before dinner.”
(我会尽量在晚饭前完成作业。)
“She tried climbing the mountain but couldn't reach the top.”
(她尝试攀登那座山,但没能登顶。)
❶ 试验或测试某物,通常是为了验证其效果或适用性。
“You should try the software before buying it.”
(购买前你应该先试用一下这个软件。)
“The chef tried a new recipe for the special event.”
(厨师为这次特别活动尝试了一道新菜谱。)
noun
❶ 尝试或努力的行为,通常指为了达到某个目标而进行的试验。
“Give it a try and see how you like it.”
(试试看,看你喜不喜欢。)
“It was a good try, but we didn't win the game.”
(虽然努力了,但我们没能赢得比赛。)
常见短语
try out — 试用或测试某物,通常是为了评估其效果或适用性。
“You can try out the new bike before you decide to buy it.”
(你可以先试骑这辆新自行车,再决定是否购买。)
try on — 试穿衣物或鞋子,以检查是否合身或合适。
“She tried on several dresses before choosing one.”
(她试穿了好几件连衣裙才选了一件。)
try your best — 尽最大努力去做某事,强调全力以赴的态度。
“Just try your best, and that's all anyone can ask for.”
(只要尽力而为,这就是大家所期望的。)