n.[C]

1. 論說文；散文，隨筆，小品文[（+on/about）]
   The professor wrote an essay on Homer.

   這位教授寫了一篇關於荷馬的文章。

2. 【書】嘗試；企圖[（+at）]
   This is a bold essay in the field of electrochemistry.

   這是在電化學領域中的一個大膽嘗試。

vt.【書】

1. 作嘗試；試圖[+to-V]
   He essayed to speak but was told to be quiet.

   他試圖發言，但主席讓他不要講話。

n.

1. a piece of writing on a particular subject.
2. formal an attempt or effort.
3. a trial design of a postage stamp.

v.

[名]

1. 隨筆；評論。