The Open Dictionary

try

名词

UK/traɪ/
US/traɪ/

定义 try 名词

attempt

  1. B2CountableUsually singular

    An attempt or effort to accomplish something.

    • There might still be some tickets available—why not give it a try?

    • This will be her third attempt to clear the bar.

    • You could ask if he's willing; it's certainly worth a try.

sport

  1. Countable

    In rugby, an act of touching the ball down behind the opposing team's goal line to score points.

动词

UK/traɪ/
US/traɪ/

定义 try 动词

attempt

  1. A2TransitiveIntransitive

    To make an attempt or effort to do something.

    • Keep making an effort, and you will find a job eventually.

    • If I don't get into that academy this year, I will try again next year.

    • I tried very hard to persuade him, but he just wouldn't come.

test

  1. B1Transitive

    To test or use something to see if it works or is suitable.

    • I tried the recipe you gave me last night.

    • We don't sell newspapers; have you tried the coffee shop on the corner?

    • Try using a different brand of shampoo.

law

  1. C2Transitive

    To examine a person accused of a crime in a court of law to determine their guilt.

    • Due to security concerns, the officers were tried in secret.

    • They are being tried for murder.

    • The trial for this case will be highly publicized.

worry

  1. Transitive

    To strain someone’s patience or abilities; to put someone through difficult experiences.

    • The demanding nature of the job has tried him greatly.

    • He has been trying my patience all morning with his constant questions.

    • Her endless requests would try the patience of a saint.

片语 try 动词

  • tried and tested/trusted

    Having been proven effective or reliable through repeated use or testing.

    • The company uses tried and tested marketing strategies to ensure the success of its products.

成语

  • try something for size

    To assess the practicality or suitability of something, such as a plan or an idea, by trying it out or considering it.

    • We’re going to try the new system for size before deciding whether to implement it fully.

  • try your luck

    to attempt something with uncertain chances of success; to take a chance.

    • She decided to try her luck with the lottery, hoping to win a grand prize.

  • try your hand at something

    To attempt something for the first time to see if you can do it well.

    • She decided to try her hand at painting to see if she had any talent.

  • try it on

    To attempt to deceive someone or behave badly, especially to test the limits of how much misbehavior will be tolerated.

    • He wasn't actually injured; he was just trying it on to avoid work.

片语动词 try

  • try out for something

    to audition or compete for a place in a sports team or a role in a theatrical production

    • She decided to try out for the school team to become a basketball player.

  • try something on

    to wear a garment temporarily to assess its fit or appeal.

    • At the store, I tried on a pink dress, hoping it would fit me.

  • try for something

    to strive to attain something

    • She decided to try for the job, dedicating a lot of time to prepare for the interview.

  • try something out

    to utilize something to determine its functionality or assess your preference for it

    • You should try out this new software to see if it meets your needs.

  • try something out on someone

    to determine an individual's opinion on a particular subject

    • Before making a decision, I want to try this new restaurant's menu out on my friend.