n.

1. 試；試用；試驗[C][U]
   The trials show that smoking will do harm to people.

   試驗顯示抽菸對人體有害。

2. 考驗；磨煉；艱苦[C][U]
3. 棘手的事；討厭的人[S][（+to）]
   His blindness is a great trial to him.

   眼睛瞎對他來說是非常麻煩的事。

4. 審問，審判[U][C]
   He was brought to trial on charges of arson.

   他以縱火罪被送法院審理。

5. 嘗試，努力[C]
   They succeeded in the experiment on the fifteenth trial.

   他們在第十五次嘗試時獲得了成功。

a.[Z][B]

1. 試驗的；試製的
   He was hired for a three month period on a trial basis.

   他受僱試用三個月。

2. 審訊的；審判的

n.

1. a formal examination of evidence in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
2. a test of performance, qualities, or suitability.
   ▸a sports match to test the ability of players eligible for selection to a team.
   ▸a test of individual ability on a motorcycle.
   ▸ (trials) an event in which horses or dogs compete or perform.
3. a test of a person's endurance or forbearance.

v.

1. test (something) to assess its suitability or performance.
2. (of a horse or dog) compete in trials.