英语词汇“test”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

test

(test )

Word forms: tests , testing , tested

1. verb B2

When you test something, you try it, for example by touching it or using it for a short time, in order to find out what it is, what condition it is in, or how well it works.

Either measure the temperature with a bath thermometer or test the water with your wrist. [VERB noun]

Here the army has its ranges where it tests missiles and other weaponry. [VERB noun]

The drug must first be tested in clinical trials to see if it works on other cancers. [be VERB-ed]

Synonyms: check, try, investigate, assess

2. countable noun B2

A test is a deliberate action or experiment to find out how well something works.

...the banning of nuclear tests.

3. verb B1

If you test someone, you ask them questions or tell them to perform certain actions in order to find out how much they know about a subject or how well they are able to do something.

They are not really testing pupils; they are testing the teachers. [VERB noun]

She decided to test herself with a training run in London. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]

4. countable noun A1

A test is a series of questions that you must answer or actions that you must perform in order to show how much you know about a subject or how well you are able to do something.

Out of a total of 2,602 pupils, only 922 passed the test.

She had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car.

5. verb B2

If you test someone, you deliberately make things difficult for them in order to see how they react.

She may be testing her mother to see how much she can take before she throws her out. [VERB noun]

6. countable noun [usually singular] B2

If an event or situation is a test of a person or thing, it reveals their qualities or effectiveness.

It is a commonplace fact that holidays are a major test of any relationship. [+ of]

The test of any civilised society is how it treats its minorities.

Synonyms: measure, standard, proof, barometer

7. verb [usually passive] B2

If you are tested for a particular disease or medical condition, you are examined or go through various procedures in order to find out whether you have that disease or condition.

My doctor wants me to be tested for diabetes. [be VERB-ed + for]

Girls in an affected family can also be tested to see if they carry the defective gene. [be VERB-ed]

8. countable noun B2

A medical test is an examination of a part of your body in order to check that you are healthy or to find out what is wrong with you.

If necessary, X-rays and blood tests will also be used to aid diagnosis.

The doctor ordered numerous tests, which revealed no physical problem.

9. countable noun B2

A test is a sports match between two international teams, usually in cricket, rugby union, or rugby league. [British]

10. See also acid test, breath test, litmus test, means test, testing, test match

11. put sth to the test phrase

If you put something to the test, you find out how useful or effective it is by using it.

The Liverpool team are now putting their theory to the test.

Arriving at the railway station, I put local knowledge to the test and ask a taxi driver.

12. put sth to the test phrase

If new circumstances or events put something to the test, they put a strain on it and indicate how strong or stable it really is.

Sooner or later, life will put the relationship to the test.

13. stand the test of time phrase

If you say that something will stand the test of time, you mean that it is strong or effective enough to last for a very long time.

It says a lot for her culinary skills that so many of her recipes have stood the test of time.

14. to test the waters phrase

If you test the water or test the waters, you try to find out what reaction an action or idea will get before you do it or tell it to people.

You should be cautious when getting involved and test the water before committing yourself.

Idioms:

the acid test

an experience or situation that proves how skilful or effective someone or something is

My first really stressful day when things go wrong: that will be the real acid test.

a litmus test [journalism]

an effective and conclusive way of proving or measuring the quality or success of a particular thing

The success of wind power represents a litmus test for renewable energy.

something has stood the test of time

said to mean that something has proved its value and has not failed or has not gone out of fashion since it first appeared

Since it began manufacturing in 1933, Gossen has built easy-to-use, reliable equipment that has stood the test of time.

test the water or test the waters

to try to find out what the reaction to an idea or plan might be before taking action to put it into effect

I was a bit sceptical. I decided to test the water before committing the complete management team.

Collocations:

test a vaccine

He revealed that the decision to 'expedite' its ebola programme meant that it could be ready to test a vaccine by the end of the year.

Times, Sunday Times

In first-phase tests the vaccine was tried on about 40 soldiers; larger-scale trials have since begun.

Times,Sunday Times

That means that if nations collaborate on testing their vaccines, progress will be faster.

Times,Sunday Times

Brodie first tested the vaccine on himself and several of his assistants.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

He tested the vaccines on himself.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

test a vehicle

A test vehicle will project a different sound each week and assess the response of pedestrians.

Times, Sunday Times

We have to test a vehicle right up to the limit of grip.

Times, Sunday Times

The bill, which passed and will take effect in 2013, will allow for a major upgrade in technologies used to test vehicle emissions.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

It was repaired but never flew again, and instead served as a static test vehicle thereafter.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

The test vehicle weighed over and was over tall.

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test site

Can it be a test site for the mind and the spirit?

Times, Sunday Times

I have a piece of trinitite from the test site, fused desert sand now devoid of radioactivity.

Times,Sunday Times

He said he was given permission to fly along the edge of the restricted airspace that covers the test site.

Times,Sunday Times

Vehicles are tested in lab conditions — at either the manufacturer itself or a third-party test site.

Times, Sunday Times

The station first got plugged in more than four and a half years ago, a test site to see whether the embryonic scheme deserved expansion.

Times, Sunday Times

ultimate test

Golf may be sport's ultimate test of nerve.

Times, Sunday Times

That's good because it will draw this group closer together for the ultimate test in 12 months' time.

Times, Sunday Times

Leagues are the ultimate test of merit because luck tends to even itself out.

Times, Sunday Times

I gave this the ultimate test - a 60-minute aerobics class followed by a laze next to the pool.

The Sun

That's the ultimate test, to win all the slams, and it's harder today.

Times, Sunday Times

undergo a test

After they are 40, they must undergo the test every year.

Times, Sunday Times

Next, they will undergo a test with questions on the charter, the language and subjects ranging from literature to gastronomy.

Times, Sunday Times

Vehicles must currently undergo the test on the third anniversary of their registration and then after every 12 months.

Times, Sunday Times

I'm still here and ready to undergo the test.

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Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test.

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written test

There's a written test that he forces would-be competitors to endure, after which he personally chooses the 'best' dozen.

Times, Sunday Times

Perhaps you should start issuing prospective dates with a written test to establish their bona fides.

Times, Sunday Times

Also, you need to sit a written test, so you need to be able to read and write a bit.

The Sun

The licence test costs 77, but doesn't include use of a kart, and comprises a driving test on the circuit and a multiple-choice written test that covers rules and regulations.

Times, Sunday Times

Candidates from the university sit a written test.

Times, Sunday Times

Translations:

Chinese: 测试, 检测, 测试

Japanese: 試験, 試験する, テスト

单词	test
释义	test (test ) Word forms: tests , testing , tested 1. verb B2 When you test something, you try it, for example by touching it or using it for a short time, in order to find out what it is, what condition it is in, or how well it works. Either measure the temperature with a bath thermometer or test the water with your wrist. [VERB noun] Here the army has its ranges where it tests missiles and other weaponry. [VERB noun] The drug must first be tested in clinical trials to see if it works on other cancers. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: check, try, investigate, assess 2. countable noun B2 A test is a deliberate action or experiment to find out how well something works. ...the banning of nuclear tests. 3. verb B1 If you test someone, you ask them questions or tell them to perform certain actions in order to find out how much they know about a subject or how well they are able to do something. They are not really testing pupils; they are testing the teachers. [VERB noun] She decided to test herself with a training run in London. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] 4. countable noun A1 A test is a series of questions that you must answer or actions that you must perform in order to show how much you know about a subject or how well you are able to do something. Out of a total of 2,602 pupils, only 922 passed the test. She had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car. 5. verb B2 If you test someone, you deliberately make things difficult for them in order to see how they react. She may be testing her mother to see how much she can take before she throws her out. [VERB noun] 6. countable noun [usually singular] B2 If an event or situation is a test of a person or thing, it reveals their qualities or effectiveness. It is a commonplace fact that holidays are a major test of any relationship. [+ of] The test of any civilised society is how it treats its minorities. Synonyms: measure, standard, proof, barometer 7. verb [usually passive] B2 If you are tested for a particular disease or medical condition, you are examined or go through various procedures in order to find out whether you have that disease or condition. My doctor wants me to be tested for diabetes. [be VERB-ed + for] Girls in an affected family can also be tested to see if they carry the defective gene. [be VERB-ed] 8. countable noun B2 A medical test is an examination of a part of your body in order to check that you are healthy or to find out what is wrong with you. If necessary, X-rays and blood tests will also be used to aid diagnosis. The doctor ordered numerous tests, which revealed no physical problem. 9. countable noun B2 A test is a sports match between two international teams, usually in cricket, rugby union, or rugby league. [British] 10. See also acid test, breath test, litmus test, means test, testing, test match 11. put sth to the test phrase If you put something to the test, you find out how useful or effective it is by using it. The Liverpool team are now putting their theory to the test. Arriving at the railway station, I put local knowledge to the test and ask a taxi driver. 12. put sth to the test phrase If new circumstances or events put something to the test, they put a strain on it and indicate how strong or stable it really is. Sooner or later, life will put the relationship to the test. 13. stand the test of time phrase If you say that something will stand the test of time, you mean that it is strong or effective enough to last for a very long time. It says a lot for her culinary skills that so many of her recipes have stood the test of time. 14. to test the waters phrase If you test the water or test the waters, you try to find out what reaction an action or idea will get before you do it or tell it to people. You should be cautious when getting involved and test the water before committing yourself. Idioms: the acid test an experience or situation that proves how skilful or effective someone or something is My first really stressful day when things go wrong: that will be the real acid test. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a litmus test [journalism] an effective and conclusive way of proving or measuring the quality or success of a particular thing The success of wind power represents a litmus test for renewable energy. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers something has stood the test of time said to mean that something has proved its value and has not failed or has not gone out of fashion since it first appeared Since it began manufacturing in 1933, Gossen has built easy-to-use, reliable equipment that has stood the test of time. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers test the water or test the waters to try to find out what the reaction to an idea or plan might be before taking action to put it into effect I was a bit sceptical. I decided to test the water before committing the complete management team. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: test a vaccine He revealed that the decision to 'expedite' its ebola programme meant that it could be ready to test a vaccine by the end of the year. Times, Sunday Times In first-phase tests the vaccine was tried on about 40 soldiers; larger-scale trials have since begun. Times,Sunday Times That means that if nations collaborate on testing their vaccines, progress will be faster. Times,Sunday Times Brodie first tested the vaccine on himself and several of his assistants. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He tested the vaccines on himself. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 test a vehicle A test vehicle will project a different sound each week and assess the response of pedestrians. Times, Sunday Times We have to test a vehicle right up to the limit of grip. Times, Sunday Times The bill, which passed and will take effect in 2013, will allow for a major upgrade in technologies used to test vehicle emissions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was repaired but never flew again, and instead served as a static test vehicle thereafter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The test vehicle weighed over and was over tall. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 test site Can it be a test site for the mind and the spirit? Times, Sunday Times I have a piece of trinitite from the test site, fused desert sand now devoid of radioactivity. Times,Sunday Times He said he was given permission to fly along the edge of the restricted airspace that covers the test site. Times,Sunday Times Vehicles are tested in lab conditions — at either the manufacturer itself or a third-party test site. Times, Sunday Times The station first got plugged in more than four and a half years ago, a test site to see whether the embryonic scheme deserved expansion. Times, Sunday Times ultimate test Golf may be sport's ultimate test of nerve. Times, Sunday Times That's good because it will draw this group closer together for the ultimate test in 12 months' time. Times, Sunday Times Leagues are the ultimate test of merit because luck tends to even itself out. Times, Sunday Times I gave this the ultimate test - a 60-minute aerobics class followed by a laze next to the pool. The Sun That's the ultimate test, to win all the slams, and it's harder today. Times, Sunday Times undergo a test After they are 40, they must undergo the test every year. Times, Sunday Times Next, they will undergo a test with questions on the charter, the language and subjects ranging from literature to gastronomy. Times, Sunday Times Vehicles must currently undergo the test on the third anniversary of their registration and then after every 12 months. Times, Sunday Times I'm still here and ready to undergo the test. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 written test There's a written test that he forces would-be competitors to endure, after which he personally chooses the 'best' dozen. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps you should start issuing prospective dates with a written test to establish their bona fides. Times, Sunday Times Also, you need to sit a written test, so you need to be able to read and write a bit. The Sun The licence test costs 77, but doesn't include use of a kart, and comprises a driving test on the circuit and a multiple-choice written test that covers rules and regulations. Times, Sunday Times Candidates from the university sit a written test. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 测试, 检测, 测试 Japanese: 試験, 試験する, テスト
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