名複: trials
trial
KK:[ˈtraɪǝl] DJ:[ˈtraiǝl]
n.
- 試；試用；試驗[C][U]
- 考驗；磨煉；艱苦[C][U]
- 棘手的事；討厭的人[S][（+to）]
- 審問，審判[U][C]
- 嘗試，努力[C]
a.[Z][B]
- 試驗的；試製的
- 審訊的；審判的
片語
on trial
- 在試驗中
辨析
同義:
n.試驗
test experiment tryoutn.棘手的事
trouble hardship tribulation ordealn.審問，審判
court case同義參見:
nightmare workout weight crucible grief heel1 bout experimental competition endeavor proof probation以上來源於：《英漢大辭典》
n.
- a formal examination of evidence in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
- 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.
- a test of a person's endurance or forbearance.
v.
(trials, trialling, trialled; US trials, trialing, trialed)
- test (something) to assess its suitability or performance.
- (of a horse or dog) compete in trials.
Phrase
- on trial
- being tried in a court of law.
- undergoing tests or scrutiny.
- trial and error
the process of experimenting with various methods until one finds the most successful.
Etymology
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr., or from med. L. triallum.
以上來源於：《簡明牛津英語詞典》