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trying

UK //ˈtraɪɪŋ//US //ˈtraɪɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'trien',来自古法语 'trier'(意为'挑选、试验'),最终源自拉丁语 'tritare'(意为'磨擦、考验')。

adjective

❶ 形容困难或令人沮丧的情况,使人感到压力或烦恼。

“It was a trying day at work with so many problems to solve.”

(今天工作很艰难,有很多问题要解决。)

“She found the long journey very trying.”

(她觉得这段长途旅行非常折磨人。)

同义词:difficult, stressful, annoying, frustrating, taxing

verb

❶ 尝试或努力做某事,付出努力以达到某个目标。

“She is trying to learn Spanish.”

(她正在努力学西班牙语。)

“He tried his best to finish the project on time.”

(他尽了最大努力按时完成项目。)

同义词:attempt, endeavor, strive, aim, seek

常见短语

trying times — 指困难或充满挑战的时期,常用于形容个人或集体经历的艰难阶段。

“During these trying times, we must support each other.”

(在这些艰难时期,我们必须互相支持。)

try one's hand at — 尝试做某事(尤指新事物),通常指第一次尝试某种活动或技能。

“He decided to try his hand at painting.”

(他决定尝试一下绘画。)