词汇 | try |
释义 | try (noun) try 6 ENTRIES FOUND: try (verb) try (noun) trying (adjective) damnedest (noun) hand (noun) luck (noun) 1 try /ˈtraɪ/ verb tries; tried; trying 1 try /ˈtraɪ/ verb tries; tried; trying Learner's definition of TRY 1 : to make an effort to do something : to attempt to accomplish or complete something试;尝试;努力做 [no object] I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try.我不知道我能否做得了,但我会试一试。 Keep trying. You can do it.继续干下去,你能做好这件事。 You can do it if you try hard enough.如果肯努力去做的话,就能做好。 “He said he can beat you.” “I'd like to see him try!”“他说他能赢你。”“我倒想看看他能否做得到。” I tried, but I just couldn't do it.我试过,但我实在干不了。 “She's not in the office now.” “OK. I'll try again later.”“她现在没在办公室。”“好吧,我过一会儿再找她。” If you don't succeed the first time, try, (and) try again.如果第一次没成功,你就继续尝试下去。 He still hasn't found a job, but it is not for lack/want of trying. [=he has been trying to find a job but he has not found one]他仍然没找到工作,并不是因为他没努力找。 [+ object] I tried my best/hardest [=I tried very hard, I did everything that I could do], but I just couldn't do it.我尽了最大的努力,但实在做不了。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 He tried to move the sofa by himself.他试图独自搬动那张沙发。 Please try not to make any noise.请尽量不要出声。 I was only trying to help!我不过是想尽量帮帮忙! You should try to exercise more.你应当想办法多锻炼。 — often followed by and + verb常接and+动词 Try and relax.想办法休息一下。 Try and think of another example.尽量再想个例子。 Synonyms see: attempt 2 [+ object] : to do or use (something) in order to see if it works or will be successful(为验证是否有效)试做,试用 I don't know where she is. Try calling her on her cell phone.我不知道她在哪里,打她的手机试试看。 Try her cell phone.打她的手机试一试。 He tried a few things to remove the stain, but nothing worked.他用了几种东西试图除掉污迹,但都不管用。 Try (pressing) that button.试(按)一下那个按钮。 Did you try restarting the computer?你试过重新启动计算机了吗? If you want to lose weight, try exercising more.要想减肥,试着多锻炼。 She tried a karate move on him.她冲着他做了一个空手道动作。 He tried the switch, and the lights flickered on.他试按了一下开关,电灯一闪就亮了。 I tried (opening) the door, but it was locked.我试着打开这扇门,但门上了锁。 No, we don't sell those. Try the store across the street.我们不卖那些东西,请到马路对面的商店试试看。 I tried several hotels, but there were no rooms available.我试着问了几家旅馆,但都没有空房。 — often + out If you can't solve the problem, you should try out a different approach.如果你解决不了那个问题,就应当试试其他的方法。 3 [+ object] a : to do or use (something) in order to find out if you like it尝试;试做;试用 He never wants to try anything new.他从来不想尝试新事物。 I tried skiing for the first time last winter.我去年冬天第一次尝试滑雪。 Have you ever tried teaching?你尝试过教书吗? — often + out He decided to try the car out.他决定试驾一下这辆车。 She has tried out many different jobs but can't find one she likes.她试过很多不同的工作,但没找到一个喜欢的。 b : to taste (food or drink) to find out what it is like品尝 You should try the cake. It's excellent.你该尝尝这种蛋糕,太棒了。 “Would you like to try some caviar?” “Sure—I'll try anything once.”“您想尝尝鱼子酱吗?”“当然,我什么都想尝一尝。” Try a little bite.请尝一点儿。 4 [+ object] : to test how good, strong, etc., something or someone is测试;考验 “These are the times that try men's souls.”“这是考验人们灵魂的时代。”Thomas Paine, “The Crisis” (1776)托马斯·潘恩《危机》(1776) “Oh, you probably don't know the answer!” “Try me.” [=ask me the question]“哦,你可能不知道答案!”“考考我。” You are trying my patience. [=you are making me lose my patience and become angry]你这是在考验我的耐心啊。 5 [+ object] a : to examine and make a decision about (a legal case)(对法律案件)审理,判决 — usually used as (be) tried通常用作(be) tried The case was tried in a federal court.这起案件由联邦法院审理。 b : to have a trial to decide if someone is innocent or guilty(对人)审讯,审判 — usually used as (be) tried for通常用作(be) tried for He was tried for murder. [=he was put on trial for murder]他因涉嫌谋杀而受审。 try for [phrasal verb] try for (something) : to make an attempt or effort to get (something)试图获得;争取 You've already won $100. Do you want to try for more?你已经赢了100美元,还想多赢些吗? He tried for second place but finished third instead.他力争第二名,结果得了个第三。 She tried for the job and got it.她努力争取,赢得了这份工作。 They have been trying for a baby [=trying to have a baby] for several years.几年来他们一直努力想怀上一个孩子。 try it on British, informal 1 : to behave badly so that someone becomes annoyed or angry对…粗野无礼;找茬 — often + with Don't take any notice of him—he's only trying it on with you.别理他,他只不过是找你的茬。 2 : to try to start a sexual relationship with someone勾引 — often + with He tried it on with a girl at the pub.他在酒吧里勾搭一个女孩。 try on [phrasal verb] try on (something) or try (something) on : to put on (a piece of clothing, a pair of shoes, etc.) in order to see how it fits and looks试穿;试戴 This is the fifth dress you've tried on.这是你试穿的第五条连衣裙了。 Try this shoe on for size. [=put on this shoe to see if it is the correct size]试试这只鞋,看看大小怎么样。 try out [phrasal verb] chiefly US : to compete for a position on an athletic team or a part in a play试演;试训;选拔 She tried out [=auditioned] and got the lead role.经过试演,她当选主角。 — often + for He tried out for the golf team.他参加了高尔夫球队的选拔。 — see also 1try 2, 3 (above), tryout try your damnedest — see 2damnedest try your hand — see 1hand try your luck — see 1luck 2 try /ˈtraɪ/ noun plural tries 2 try /ˈtraɪ/ noun plural tries Learner's definition of TRY [count] 1 : an effort or attempt to do something努力,尝试 — usually singular通常用单数 I doubt it will work, but it's worth a try.我怀疑这不行,但值得一试。 Nice try. I'm sure you'll do better next time.很好的尝试,我相信下回你会做得更好。 “I can't open this jar.” “Let me have a try at it.” [=let me try to open it]“我打不开这个罐子。”“让我试试看。” You should give skydiving a try.你应当尝试一下特技跳伞。 (US, old-fashioned) We can win this game if we give it the old college try! [=if we give our very best effort and try very hard to win]如果我们全力以赴,就能赢得这场比赛! 2 rugby : a play in which points are scored by touching the ground with the ball behind the opponent's goal line(在对方球门线后以球)触地得分 He scored a try.他带球触地得分。 |
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