experience

noun

UK/ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/
US/ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/

Definitions of experience noun

  1. B1Uncountable(不可数名词)

    Knowledge or skill gained from doing, seeing, or feeling things.

    经验;经历

    • Do you have any professional experience caring for young children?

      你有照顾幼儿的专业经验吗?

    • Learning through practical experience is the most effective method.

      通过实践经验学习是最有效的方法。

    • Based on my experience, it's best to handle these kinds of issues promptly.

      根据我的经验,最好及时处理这类问题。

  2. B1Countable(可数名词)

    An event or occurrence that affects one's feelings.

    经历;体验

    • I had quite an unpleasant dining experience at that restaurant.

      我在那家餐厅有过一次相当不愉快的用餐体验。

    • It was fascinating to hear about his experiences while serving in the military.

      听他讲述在军队服役的经历非常有趣。

    • I'll never forget the experience of travelling alone for the first time.

      我永远不会忘记第一次独自旅行的经历。

verb

UK/ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/
US/ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/

Definitions of experience verb

  1. B1Transitive(及物动词)

    To undergo or feel an event or situation.

    经历;体验;感受到

    • We experienced several setbacks while selling our house.

      我们在卖房子时经历了几次挫折。

    • New companies often experience losses during their initial years.

      新公司在最初几年经常经历亏损。

    • This was the worst storm he had ever experienced in his life.

      这是他一生中经历过最糟糕的暴风雨。

Idioms

  • put it down to experience

    To view an unfortunate event or mistake as a learning opportunity, rather than being upset by it.

    将某件不愉快的事视为一次学习经验。

    Let’s just put this investment loss down to experience and be more careful next time.

    让我们把这次投资损失当作一次学习经验,下次更加小心。