try 的英语意思
trytry1 /traɪ/ verb (past tense and past participle tried, present participle trying, third person singular tries)
查看全部语言翻译1attempt [intransitive, transitive] to take action in order to do something that you may not be able to do采取行动去做某件可能无法做到的事:
Let’s have a rest and then we’ll try again.我们休息一下,然后再试试。try to do something
He tried to control his voice.他努力控制自己的声音。
She was trying not to cry.她努力忍住不哭。try and do something
Try and take some form of daily exercise.尽量每天做些运动。try hard/desperately (to do something) (=make a lot of effort to do something)(=努力做某事)
She dabbed at her face and tried hard not to sniff.她轻轻擦着脸,努力忍住不吸鼻子。
I tried everything to lose weight with no success.我尝试了各种方法减肥,但都没有成功。try your best/hardest (to do something) (=make as much effort as possible to do something)(=尽全力做某事)
I tried my best to comfort her.我尽力安慰她。
I tried and tried (=kept making an effort) and eventually I was offered a job.我一再努力尝试(=持续不断地努力),最终得到了一份工作。
Try as he might (=as hard as he could), he could not get the incident out of his mind.无论他怎么努力(=尽管他拼尽全力),都无法把那件事从脑海中抹去。it wasn’t for lack/want of trying (=used to say that if someone does not achieve something it is not because they have not tried)(=用于表示某人没有取得成功并非是因为没有努力)
They didn’t get any goals, but it wasn’t for lack of trying.他们没有进球,但并不是因为不努力。you couldn’t do something if you tried (=used to say that someone does not have the skill or ability to do something)(=用于表示某人没有能力或技能做某事)
She couldn’t speak French if she tried.她就算努力也说不了法语。2test/use [transitive] to do or use something for a short while to discover if it is suitable, successful, enjoyable etc短暂地尝试某事物,以了解其是否合适、有效、令人愉快等:
It works really well – you should try it.效果真的很好——你应该试试。try doing something
They decided they would try living in America for a while.他们决定在美国生活一段时间试试。
Try logging off and logging on again.试试退出登录后再重新登录。try something new/different (=do or use something that is different from what you usually do or use)(=尝试与平时不同的事物)
If I’m going out for a meal, I prefer to try something different.外出吃饭时,我更喜欢尝试不一样的东西。try something on somebody/something
We tried the machine on hardwood and soft wood.我们用这台机器在硬木和软木上都试过了。try somebody on something
Petra’s trying the baby on solid foods.Petra在尝试给婴儿喂固体食物。try something for size (=put on a piece of clothing or test something to find out if it is the correct size or suitable)(=试穿衣物或试用某物,以确认尺寸是否合适或是否符合需求)
Always try a sleeping bag for size before you buy it.买睡袋之前,一定要先试试尺寸是否合适。3food/drink [transitive] to taste food or drink to find out if you like it品尝食物或饮料,以判断是否喜欢 SYN taste:
Would you like to try some crisps?你想尝几片薯片吗?4try to find somebody/something [intransitive, transitive] to go to a place or person, or call them, in order to find something or someone前往某地或某人处,或拨打电话,以寻找某物或某人:
Sorry, he’s not in. Would you like to try again later?对不起,他不在。您想稍后再打来吗?
Let’s try Mouncy Street. He could be there.我们去Mouncy Street试试,他可能在那里。5door/window [transitive] to attempt to open a door, window etc in order to see if it is locked试着开门、开窗等,以查看是否上锁:
She tried the door and it opened.她试着推门,门开了。
He tried the handle but the door was locked.他试着拧门把手,但门锁着。6law [transitive] to examine and judge a legal case, or someone who is thought to be guilty of a crime in a court在法庭上审理案件,或审判被认为有罪的人be tried for something
He was tried for attempting to murder his wife.他因企图谋杀妻子而受审。
The defence argued that a regional court was not competent to try their case.辩方辩称,地区法院无权审理此案。GRAMMAR Try is often passive in this meaning.7try somebody’s patience to make someone feel impatient使某人感到不耐烦:
The programs take too long to load and try the patience of young pupils.程序加载时间过长,令年幼的学生失去耐心。8try your hand at something to try a new activity in order to see whether it interests you or whether you are good at it尝试一项新活动,以了解自己是否感兴趣或是否擅长:
I tried my hand at water-skiing for the first time.我第一次尝试了水上滑雪。9try your luck to try to achieve something or get something you want, usually by taking a risk通常冒一定风险,尝试实现或获得自己想要的东西:
After the war my father went to Canada to try his luck at farming.战后,我父亲去了加拿大,在那里碰碰农业的运气。10 try it on (with somebody) British English spoken口语 a)to behave badly in order to find out how bad you can be before people become angry故意行为不端,以试探在令人发怒之前自己能为所欲为到什么程度:
She is naughty, that one. She tries it on with me sometimes!那个小鬼真淘气,有时候会故意试探我! b)to attempt to start a sexual relationship with someone试图与某人建立性关系:
When I came back in, one of the men was trying it on with my wife!我回来的时候,其中一个男人正在对我妻子动手动脚!GRAMMAR: Comparison语法:比较try to do something• If you try to do something, you attempt to do it: · We must try to prevent this from happening again.• "try to do"表示试图做某事:· 我们必须设法防止这种情况再次发生。try doing something• If you try doing something, you do it in order to find out if it is enjoyable or produces the result you want: · I’ve never tried bungee jumping.· Try using margarine instead of butter.• "try doing"表示为了了解是否有趣或能否达到预期效果而去尝试:· 我从未尝试过蹦极跳。· 试试用人造黄油代替黄油。Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS词语搭配adverbs副词hard· She was trying hard not to show her impatience.· 她极力掩饰自己的不耐烦。desperately· They try desperately to please other people.· 他们拼命想取悦他人。unsuccessfully/in vain· He has tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking.· 他曾尝试戒烟,但未能成功。try your best/hardest (=make as much effort as possible)· Try your best to block out other distractions.· 尽量排除其他干扰。THESAURUS同义词辨析try to take action in order to do something that you may not be able to do采取行动去做某件可能无法做到的事: · I tried to explain what was wrong.· 我试图解释哪里出了问题。· He tries hard in class, but he’s finding the work difficult.· 他在课堂上很努力,但觉得学习内容很难。attempt to try to do something, especially something difficult. Attempt is more formal than try and is used especially in written English试图做某事,尤指做困难的事。attempt比try更正式,尤其用于书面英语: · Any prisoner who attempts to escape will be shot.· 任何试图逃跑的囚犯将被击毙。· He was attempting to climb one of the world’s highest mountains.· 他正试图攀登世界最高山峰之一。do your best to try as hard as you can to do something尽全力去做某事: · We will do our best to help them.· 我们将尽最大努力帮助他们。make an effort to do something to try to do something, when you find this difficult努力去做某事(尤指当感到困难时): · It is worth making an effort to master these skills.· 花时间努力掌握这些技能是值得的。· She made a big effort to be nice to him.· 她费了很大的劲,努力对他和善。struggle to try very hard to do something that is very difficult, especially for a long time努力去做非常困难的事,尤指长期坚持: · She’s still struggling to give up smoking.· 她仍在艰难地努力戒烟。· Many of these families are struggling to survive.· 许多家庭都在艰难地挣扎求存。strive formal正式 to try very hard to achieve something努力实现某目标: · The company must constantly strive for greater efficiency.· 公司必须不断追求更高的效率。endeavour British English, endeavor American English /ɪnˈdevə $ -ər/ formal正式 to try hard to do something努力去做某事: · Each employee shall endeavour to provide customers with the best service possible.· 每位员工应尽力为客户提供最优质的服务。have a go/try informal非正式 to try to do something, especially when you are not sure that you will succeed尝试做某事,尤指不确定能否成功时: · I’m not very good at fixing taps, but I’ll have a go.· 我不太擅长修水龙头,但我来试试。· Do you want to have another try?· 你想再试一次吗?see if you can do something spoken口语 to try to do something – used when offering to do something, or suggesting that someone should do something尽力去做某事——用于主动提出做某事,或建议某人去做某事: · I’ll see if I can get you a ticket.· 我来看看能不能给你弄到一张票。· See if you can persuade her to come.· 看看你能不能劝她来。try for something phrasal verb British English to try and get something you really want, such as a job, a prize, or a chance to study somewhere努力争取真正想要的东西,如工作、奖项或某处的学习机会:
I decided I must try for some paid work.我决定必须去争取一些有偿工作。
We have been trying for a baby (=trying to have a baby) for nine years.我们已经努力备孕(=努力要孩子)九年了。try something ↔ on phrasal verb to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits you or if it suits you, especially in a shop试穿衣物,以了解是否合身或适合,尤指在商店中:
Meg was trying on some red sandals.Meg在试穿几双红色凉鞋。try something ↔ out phrasal verb1to test something such as a method or a piece of equipment to see if it is effective or works properly测试某种方法或设备,以了解其是否有效或运转正常:
I’m trying out a new computer.我正在试用一台新电脑。2to practise a skill in order to improve it练习某项技能以提高水平try out on
She enjoyed trying her French out on Jean-Pierre.她很享受在Jean-Pierre面前练习法语。try out for something phrasal verb American English to try to be chosen as a member of a team, for a part in a play etc参加选拔,争取加入团队、出演戏剧角色等 SYN audition for:
In high school, I tried out for all the female leads.高中时,我参加了所有女主角的试镜。
查看全部语言翻译1attempt [intransitive, transitive] to take action in order to do something that you may not be able to do采取行动去做某件可能无法做到的事:
Let’s have a rest and then we’ll try again.我们休息一下,然后再试试。try to do something
He tried to control his voice.他努力控制自己的声音。
She was trying not to cry.她努力忍住不哭。try and do something
Try and take some form of daily exercise.尽量每天做些运动。try hard/desperately (to do something) (=make a lot of effort to do something)(=努力做某事)
She dabbed at her face and tried hard not to sniff.她轻轻擦着脸,努力忍住不吸鼻子。
I tried everything to lose weight with no success.我尝试了各种方法减肥,但都没有成功。try your best/hardest (to do something) (=make as much effort as possible to do something)(=尽全力做某事)
I tried my best to comfort her.我尽力安慰她。
I tried and tried (=kept making an effort) and eventually I was offered a job.我一再努力尝试(=持续不断地努力),最终得到了一份工作。
Try as he might (=as hard as he could), he could not get the incident out of his mind.无论他怎么努力(=尽管他拼尽全力),都无法把那件事从脑海中抹去。it wasn’t for lack/want of trying (=used to say that if someone does not achieve something it is not because they have not tried)(=用于表示某人没有取得成功并非是因为没有努力)
They didn’t get any goals, but it wasn’t for lack of trying.他们没有进球,但并不是因为不努力。you couldn’t do something if you tried (=used to say that someone does not have the skill or ability to do something)(=用于表示某人没有能力或技能做某事)
She couldn’t speak French if she tried.她就算努力也说不了法语。2test/use [transitive] to do or use something for a short while to discover if it is suitable, successful, enjoyable etc短暂地尝试某事物,以了解其是否合适、有效、令人愉快等:
It works really well – you should try it.效果真的很好——你应该试试。try doing something
They decided they would try living in America for a while.他们决定在美国生活一段时间试试。
Try logging off and logging on again.试试退出登录后再重新登录。try something new/different (=do or use something that is different from what you usually do or use)(=尝试与平时不同的事物)
If I’m going out for a meal, I prefer to try something different.外出吃饭时,我更喜欢尝试不一样的东西。try something on somebody/something
We tried the machine on hardwood and soft wood.我们用这台机器在硬木和软木上都试过了。try somebody on something
Petra’s trying the baby on solid foods.Petra在尝试给婴儿喂固体食物。try something for size (=put on a piece of clothing or test something to find out if it is the correct size or suitable)(=试穿衣物或试用某物,以确认尺寸是否合适或是否符合需求)
Always try a sleeping bag for size before you buy it.买睡袋之前,一定要先试试尺寸是否合适。3food/drink [transitive] to taste food or drink to find out if you like it品尝食物或饮料,以判断是否喜欢 SYN taste:
Would you like to try some crisps?你想尝几片薯片吗?4try to find somebody/something [intransitive, transitive] to go to a place or person, or call them, in order to find something or someone前往某地或某人处,或拨打电话,以寻找某物或某人:
Sorry, he’s not in. Would you like to try again later?对不起,他不在。您想稍后再打来吗?
Let’s try Mouncy Street. He could be there.我们去Mouncy Street试试,他可能在那里。5door/window [transitive] to attempt to open a door, window etc in order to see if it is locked试着开门、开窗等,以查看是否上锁:
She tried the door and it opened.她试着推门,门开了。
He tried the handle but the door was locked.他试着拧门把手,但门锁着。6law [transitive] to examine and judge a legal case, or someone who is thought to be guilty of a crime in a court在法庭上审理案件,或审判被认为有罪的人be tried for something
He was tried for attempting to murder his wife.他因企图谋杀妻子而受审。
The defence argued that a regional court was not competent to try their case.辩方辩称,地区法院无权审理此案。GRAMMAR Try is often passive in this meaning.7try somebody’s patience to make someone feel impatient使某人感到不耐烦:
The programs take too long to load and try the patience of young pupils.程序加载时间过长,令年幼的学生失去耐心。8try your hand at something to try a new activity in order to see whether it interests you or whether you are good at it尝试一项新活动,以了解自己是否感兴趣或是否擅长:
I tried my hand at water-skiing for the first time.我第一次尝试了水上滑雪。9try your luck to try to achieve something or get something you want, usually by taking a risk通常冒一定风险,尝试实现或获得自己想要的东西:
After the war my father went to Canada to try his luck at farming.战后,我父亲去了加拿大,在那里碰碰农业的运气。10 try it on (with somebody) British English spoken口语 a)to behave badly in order to find out how bad you can be before people become angry故意行为不端,以试探在令人发怒之前自己能为所欲为到什么程度:
She is naughty, that one. She tries it on with me sometimes!那个小鬼真淘气,有时候会故意试探我! b)to attempt to start a sexual relationship with someone试图与某人建立性关系:
When I came back in, one of the men was trying it on with my wife!我回来的时候,其中一个男人正在对我妻子动手动脚!GRAMMAR: Comparison语法:比较try to do something• If you try to do something, you attempt to do it: · We must try to prevent this from happening again.• "try to do"表示试图做某事:· 我们必须设法防止这种情况再次发生。try doing something• If you try doing something, you do it in order to find out if it is enjoyable or produces the result you want: · I’ve never tried bungee jumping.· Try using margarine instead of butter.• "try doing"表示为了了解是否有趣或能否达到预期效果而去尝试:· 我从未尝试过蹦极跳。· 试试用人造黄油代替黄油。Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS词语搭配adverbs副词hard· She was trying hard not to show her impatience.· 她极力掩饰自己的不耐烦。desperately· They try desperately to please other people.· 他们拼命想取悦他人。unsuccessfully/in vain· He has tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking.· 他曾尝试戒烟,但未能成功。try your best/hardest (=make as much effort as possible)· Try your best to block out other distractions.· 尽量排除其他干扰。THESAURUS同义词辨析try to take action in order to do something that you may not be able to do采取行动去做某件可能无法做到的事: · I tried to explain what was wrong.· 我试图解释哪里出了问题。· He tries hard in class, but he’s finding the work difficult.· 他在课堂上很努力,但觉得学习内容很难。attempt to try to do something, especially something difficult. Attempt is more formal than try and is used especially in written English试图做某事,尤指做困难的事。attempt比try更正式,尤其用于书面英语: · Any prisoner who attempts to escape will be shot.· 任何试图逃跑的囚犯将被击毙。· He was attempting to climb one of the world’s highest mountains.· 他正试图攀登世界最高山峰之一。do your best to try as hard as you can to do something尽全力去做某事: · We will do our best to help them.· 我们将尽最大努力帮助他们。make an effort to do something to try to do something, when you find this difficult努力去做某事(尤指当感到困难时): · It is worth making an effort to master these skills.· 花时间努力掌握这些技能是值得的。· She made a big effort to be nice to him.· 她费了很大的劲,努力对他和善。struggle to try very hard to do something that is very difficult, especially for a long time努力去做非常困难的事,尤指长期坚持: · She’s still struggling to give up smoking.· 她仍在艰难地努力戒烟。· Many of these families are struggling to survive.· 许多家庭都在艰难地挣扎求存。strive formal正式 to try very hard to achieve something努力实现某目标: · The company must constantly strive for greater efficiency.· 公司必须不断追求更高的效率。endeavour British English, endeavor American English /ɪnˈdevə $ -ər/ formal正式 to try hard to do something努力去做某事: · Each employee shall endeavour to provide customers with the best service possible.· 每位员工应尽力为客户提供最优质的服务。have a go/try informal非正式 to try to do something, especially when you are not sure that you will succeed尝试做某事,尤指不确定能否成功时: · I’m not very good at fixing taps, but I’ll have a go.· 我不太擅长修水龙头,但我来试试。· Do you want to have another try?· 你想再试一次吗?see if you can do something spoken口语 to try to do something – used when offering to do something, or suggesting that someone should do something尽力去做某事——用于主动提出做某事,或建议某人去做某事: · I’ll see if I can get you a ticket.· 我来看看能不能给你弄到一张票。· See if you can persuade her to come.· 看看你能不能劝她来。try for something phrasal verb British English to try and get something you really want, such as a job, a prize, or a chance to study somewhere努力争取真正想要的东西,如工作、奖项或某处的学习机会:
I decided I must try for some paid work.我决定必须去争取一些有偿工作。
We have been trying for a baby (=trying to have a baby) for nine years.我们已经努力备孕(=努力要孩子)九年了。try something ↔ on phrasal verb to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits you or if it suits you, especially in a shop试穿衣物,以了解是否合身或适合,尤指在商店中:
Meg was trying on some red sandals.Meg在试穿几双红色凉鞋。try something ↔ out phrasal verb1to test something such as a method or a piece of equipment to see if it is effective or works properly测试某种方法或设备,以了解其是否有效或运转正常:
I’m trying out a new computer.我正在试用一台新电脑。2to practise a skill in order to improve it练习某项技能以提高水平try out on
She enjoyed trying her French out on Jean-Pierre.她很享受在Jean-Pierre面前练习法语。try out for something phrasal verb American English to try to be chosen as a member of a team, for a part in a play etc参加选拔,争取加入团队、出演戏剧角色等 SYN audition for:
In high school, I tried out for all the female leads.高中时,我参加了所有女主角的试镜。trytry2 noun (plural tries) [countable]
1an attempt to do something尝试做某事:
She didn’t manage to break the record, but it was a good try.她没能打破纪录,但这是一次不错的尝试。
‘You really think you can do that?’ ‘I’m going to have a try.’"你真的认为你能做到?""我要试试看。"
‘What are the chances for getting tickets now?’ ‘I guess I could give it a try.’"现在弄到票的机会有多大?""我想我可以试试。"
It might sound a ludicrous excuse but he thought it was worth a try.这听起来可能像个荒唐的借口,但他认为值得一试。on the first/second etc try
Only half the students passed the test on their first try.只有一半的学生第一次尝试就通过了测试。2a test of something to see if it is suitable or successful or to find out if you like it对某事物进行试验,以了解其是否合适、有效,或是否喜欢:
I decided to give modelling a try.我决定试试做模特。
Wines from Apulia’s ancient vineyards are well worth a try.来自普利亚古老葡萄园的葡萄酒非常值得一试。3four points won by putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents’ goal line in rugby橄榄球中将球放在对方球门线后方触地得到的四分COLLOCATIONS词语搭配verbs动词have a try· I decided to have one last try.· 我决定最后再试一次。give it a try informal非正式· If your instinct is telling you to give it a try, then go ahead.· 如果你的直觉告诉你去试试,那就去做吧。be worth a try (=be worth trying to do because you may succeed)· It’s worth a try – we’ve nothing to lose.· 值得一试——反正我们没什么可失去的。adjectives形容词a good try· ‘Do you really think you can win?’ ‘I’m going to have a darn good try.’· "你真的认为你能赢?""我要拼尽全力去试。"a nice try (=a good try that is not successful)· Nice try, Claudia, but not good enough, I’m afraid.· 不错的尝试,Claudia,但恐怕还不够好。somebody’s first/second try· This is his first try at directing.· 这是他第一次尝试执导。
1an attempt to do something尝试做某事:
She didn’t manage to break the record, but it was a good try.她没能打破纪录,但这是一次不错的尝试。
‘You really think you can do that?’ ‘I’m going to have a try.’"你真的认为你能做到?""我要试试看。"
‘What are the chances for getting tickets now?’ ‘I guess I could give it a try.’"现在弄到票的机会有多大?""我想我可以试试。"
It might sound a ludicrous excuse but he thought it was worth a try.这听起来可能像个荒唐的借口,但他认为值得一试。on the first/second etc try
Only half the students passed the test on their first try.只有一半的学生第一次尝试就通过了测试。2a test of something to see if it is suitable or successful or to find out if you like it对某事物进行试验,以了解其是否合适、有效,或是否喜欢:
I decided to give modelling a try.我决定试试做模特。
Wines from Apulia’s ancient vineyards are well worth a try.来自普利亚古老葡萄园的葡萄酒非常值得一试。3four points won by putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents’ goal line in rugby橄榄球中将球放在对方球门线后方触地得到的四分COLLOCATIONS词语搭配verbs动词have a try· I decided to have one last try.· 我决定最后再试一次。give it a try informal非正式· If your instinct is telling you to give it a try, then go ahead.· 如果你的直觉告诉你去试试,那就去做吧。be worth a try (=be worth trying to do because you may succeed)· It’s worth a try – we’ve nothing to lose.· 值得一试——反正我们没什么可失去的。adjectives形容词a good try· ‘Do you really think you can win?’ ‘I’m going to have a darn good try.’· "你真的认为你能赢?""我要拼尽全力去试。"a nice try (=a good try that is not successful)· Nice try, Claudia, but not good enough, I’m afraid.· 不错的尝试,Claudia,但恐怕还不够好。somebody’s first/second try· This is his first try at directing.· 这是他第一次尝试执导。