put someone/something through their/its paces

Related to word: pace

Idiom

Definition

  1. To make someone or something demonstrate their abilities, skills, or good qualities to the fullest extent.

    充分展示技能或优点

    • During the interview, the manager asked each candidate to give a presentation to put them through their paces.

      在面试中,经理要求每位候选人进行简报,以便测试他们的能力。

    • This new car must be put through its paces with rigorous testing before its release to ensure its performance meets standards.

      这辆新车在发布前必须经过严格的测试,以确保其性能符合标准。

    • The company puts all new employees through their paces with intensive training to ensure they can handle the job.

      公司对所有新员工进行密集培训,以确保他们能够胜任工作。