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try

UK //traɪ//US //traɪ//

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。)

同义词:attempt, test, experiment, endeavor, sample

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。)

同义词:attempt, effort, trial, endeavor, shot

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。)