| 单词 | to try for size |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto try (something)(on) for size c. to try (something)(on) for size: to consider (an idea, theory, etc.) to see whether it fits the facts. Also loosely, to try out or sample. colloquial (originally U.S.). ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > confirmation of hypothesis, theory > theorize [verb (intransitive)] theorize1734 doctrinize1836 propositionize1878 scientize1890 to try (something)(on) for size1956 the world > action or operation > endeavour > trial or experiment > make experiment of or with [verb (transitive)] afondc1300 assailc1300 found1340 assay1377 taste1382 experiment1524 experience1541 try1545 attempt1563 practise1632 explore1667 experimentate1670 to taste of1700 to try out1888 to try (something)(on) for size1979 fand- 1956 ‘E. McBain’ Cop Hater (1958) viii. 70 ‘Try this for size,’ Bush said. ‘I'm listening,’ Carella said. 1967 ‘E. Queen’ Face to Face xxix. 127 ‘All right,’ said the Inspector. ‘Let's try this on for size: You knew what Spotty had to sell, didn't you?’ 1969 ‘J. Fraser’ Cock-pit of Roses x. 81 ‘I know some bugger's been pinching 'em, if that's what you're getting at.’ Try that on for size, you devil, his look seemed to say. 1979 A. Boyle Climate of Treason (1980) viii. 258 Trying his boss's desk for size, Philby noticed the untidy array of memoranda and pending files in the in-tray. 1980 J. McClure Blood of Englishman xxiv. 221 She was shaking the sardines into a saucer. ‘There, kitty! Try those for size.’ < as lemmas |
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