单词 | sample |
释义 | sample —sample /ˈsɑːm.pl̩/ aep /ˈsæm-/ noun [C] (MUSIC) ► F0 a small part of a song that has been recorded and used to make a new piece of musicThesaurus+: ↑Sound and image recordingsnoun [C] (SMALL AMOUNT) B2 a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should be like: » a free sample of shampoo» samples of carpet/curtain material» Please bring some samples of your work to the interview.Thesaurus+: ↑Samples and examplesC2 a small amount of a substance that a doctor or scientist collects in order to examine it: » a blood/urine sampleThesaurus+: ↑Medical examinationB2 a group of people or things that is chosen out of a larger number and is asked questions or tested in order to get information about the larger group: » a random sample of voters» a nationally representative sample of 200 schoolsThesaurus+: ↑Samples and examples• • • Extra Examples:» We asked a random sample of people what they thought.» The study was carried out with such a small sample that its results are invalid» Water samples taken from streams were analysed for contamination by chemicals.» They looked at the blood samples under the microscope.» The samples varied in quality but were generally acceptable.verb [T] (SMALL AMOUNT) ↑Verb Endings for sample F0 to taste a small amount of food or drink to decide if you like it: » As the food looked so good, he decided to sample a little from each dish.Thesaurus+: ↑Eating , ↑Biting, chewing and swallowingThesaurus+: ↑DrinkingC2 to experience a place or an activity, often for the first time: » So you're going to sample the delights/pleasures of the new restaurant?Thesaurus+: ↑Experiencing and sufferingverb [T] SPECIALIZED (MUSIC) ↑Verb Endings for sample ► F0 to record part of a song and use the recording to make a new piece of music: » This song has been heavily sampled.Thesaurus+: ↑Pop, rock and soulThesaurus+: ↑Recording sounds and images |
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