中文意思:
尝试;努力;试着
词源:
起源于古法语单词 "trier",意为 "选择"、"分离"。
语法:
及物动词:try to do something(尝试做某事)
不及物动词:try(尝试)
用法:
1. 尝试做某事
I'll try to finish the report by tomorrow.(我将在明天之前尝试完成报告。
)
She tried to open the door, but it was locked.(她试图打开门,但它被锁住了。
)
2. 测试或实验
Let's try this new recipe.(我们来试试这个新食谱吧。
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The scientist is trying to find a cure for the disease.(科学家正在尝试寻找治愈该疾病的方法。
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3. 表达努力或决心
I'll try my best to win the race.(我将尽我最大的努力赢得比赛。
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Try as I might, I couldn't solve the puzzle.(不管我尝试多少次,我都无法解出这个谜题。
)
惯用语:
try one's luck:碰碰运气
try someone's patience:考验某人的耐心
try out:试用;试穿
try something on:试穿或尝试某样东西