vt.

1. 試圖；努力[+to-v]
   We'll try to improve our teaching methods.

   我們要設法改進教學方法。

2. 嘗試，試行[+v-ing]
   Let's try knocking at the back door.

   咱們敲後邊的門試試。

3. 試驗，試用[（+out）][+v-ing]
   Try this key.

   試試這把鑰匙。

   The method seems good but it needs to be tried out.

   這個方法似乎不錯，但需要試驗一下。

4. 試著推（或開）（門，窗等）
   We tried the door, but it was locked.

   我們試著開門，但是門鎖上了。

5. 審理，審判[（+for）]
   Their case will be tried next month.

   他們的案子將在下個月開審。

6. 考驗，磨練；折磨，使苦惱
   Asthma tries him a great deal.

   哮喘折磨得他夠受的。

   This will try your courage.

   這對你的勇氣將是一個考驗。

vi.

1. 試圖；努力；試驗；嘗試
   Try and eat a little.

   試著吃一點吧！

n.[C]

1. 嘗試；努力
   Who'd like to have a try at it?

   誰想試試？

2. 【橄】持球觸地得分

v.

1. make an attempt or effort to do something.
   ▸attempt to open (a door), contact (someone), etc.
   ▸ (try for) attempt to achieve or have:

   they're trying for another baby.
   ▸ (try something on) put on an item of clothing to see if it fits or suits one.
2. (also try something out) test (something new or different) to see if it is suitable, effective, or pleasant.
3. make severe demands on:
   Mary tried everyone's patience to the limit.
4. subject (someone) to trial.
   ▸investigate and decide (a case or issue) in a formal trial.
5. smooth (wood) with a plane.

n.

1. an attempt to do or get something.
2. a test of something new or different.
3. Rugby  an act of touching the ball down behind the opposing goal line, scoring points and entitling the scoring side to a kick at goal.
   ▸American Football  an attempt to score an extra point after a touchdown.

[名]

1. ①試；嘗試。
2. ②（橄欖球）持球觸地得分。

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