try

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！