| 单词 | experiment |
| 释义 | experiment experiment /ɪkˈsper.ɪ.ment/ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for experiment ► B2 to try something in order to discover what it is like or find out more about it: » Things would never change if people weren't prepared to experiment.» The school is experimenting with new teaching methods.» Experimenting on mice can give us an idea of the effect of the disease in humans.Thesaurus+: ↑Testing, checking and experimentingexperimenter /-men.tər/ aep /-ment̬ɚ/ noun [C]Thesaurus+: ↑Products and producers , ↑Buying and selling in generalWord Builder:–Nouns: experiment–Adjectives: experimental–Verbs: experiment–Adverbs: experimentally • • • Extra Examples:» The young film-makers were given free rein to experiment with new themes and techniques.» I like to experiment with different light filters on my camera.» For a while the poet experimented with the idea of chanting his poems to music.» The artist experimented with different pigments and mediums, often with disastrous results.» I'd be very nervous about letting a trainee hairdresser experiment with my hair. experiment /ɪkˈsper.ɪ.mənt/ noun [C or U] ► B1 a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true: » Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned.» [+ to infinitive] Scientists are conducting/carrying out/doing experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug.» I've bought a different kind of coffee this week as an experiment (= in order to see what it is like).» We can only find the best solution by experiment.Thesaurus+: ↑Testing, checking and experimentingWord partners for experiment noun• ♯carry out/♯conduct/♯do/♯perform an experiment• an experiment ♯involving sth• an experiment ♯proves/♯shows sth• a ♯bold/♯interesting/♯pioneering/♯simple experiment• an experiment ♯on sthWord Builder:–Nouns: experiment–Adjectives: experimental–Verbs: experiment–Adverbs: experimentallyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. carry out/conduct/do/perform an experiment» They are conducting preliminary experiments using mice.-lu. an experiment involves sth» The experiment involves asking the children to complete a puzzle.-lu. an experiment proves/shows sth» Experiments proved that babies in the womb could hear.-lu. an experiment fails/works» Their experiment to found a cooperative community failed.–Types-lu. a medical/scientific/social experiment» The crew of the space shuttle will carry out more than 80 scientific experiments while in orbit.-lu. a science/psychology experiment» They are protesting against science experiments involving animals.-lu. animal experiments» The company relies on animal experiments to test its products.-lu. a laboratory experiment» The drugs have shown promising results in laboratory experiments.–Adjectives-lu. a simple experiment» We need to carry out a simple experiment to see if he can hear properly.-lu. a bold/pioneering experiment» These housing blocks were a bold social experiment.-lu. an interesting experiment» The garden is an interesting experiment in organic techniques.-lu. a failed experiment» The commune is a failed social experiment.-lu. a successful experiment» Their experiments with growing vegetables have not been successful.–Prepositions-lu. an experiment on sth» In our biology classes we had to do experiments on mice.-lu. an experiment with sth» Their experiment with solar heating was a great success.• • • Extra Examples:» Don't forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment.» In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result.» For the experiment to be valid, it is essential to record the data accurately.» The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.» Our experiment worked better than we could have expected, and soon the baby was happy to sleep in her own bed. |
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