| 单词 | try |
| 释义 | try —try /traɪ/ noun [C usually singular] (ATTEMPT) ► B2 an attempt to do something: » They might just have a place left on the course - why don't you give it/have a try?» This will be her third try at jumping the bar.» You could ask him if he's willing - it's worth a try.Thesaurus+: ↑Trying and making an effort , ↑Effort and expending energyWord Builder:–Nouns: try–Adjectives: trying–Verbs: try• • • Extra Examples:» I can't get the cork out of the bottle - could you have a try?» I've never done it before but I'd like to have a try .» After several tries to pronounce my name properly, he asked if he could just call me Sam instead!» Hey - that was a really good try! You'll soon be able to play the whole tune.» Your little brother wants a try - pass him the ball, Katie.noun [C] (SPORT) ► F0 (in the game of rugby) the act of a player putting the ball on the ground behind the opposing team's goal line, which scores points for the player's teamThesaurus+: ↑Rugby , ↑General terms used in ball sportsverb (TEST) ↑Verb Endings for try B1 [T] to test something to see if it is suitable or useful or if it works: » I tried that recipe you gave me last night.» I'm afraid we don't sell newspapers - have you tried the shop on the corner?» [+ -ing verb] Try using a different shampoo.» I thought I might try parachuting.» I've forgotten my door-keys - we'd better try the window (= test it to see if it is open).Thesaurus+: ↑Testing, checking and experimentingtried and tested/trusted (US tried and true)F0 used by many people and proved to be effective: » Most people would prefer to stick to tried and true methods of birth control.Thesaurus+: ↑Efficient and effectiveWord Builder:–Nouns: try–Adjectives: trying–Verbs: tryCommon mistake: try! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using try in the past tense.! In the past simple and past participle, don't write 'tryed', write tried.! The -ing form is trying.verb [I or T] (ATTEMPT) ↑Verb Endings for try ► A2 to attempt to do something: » Keep trying and you'll find a job eventually.» If I don't get into the academy this year, I'll try again next year.» I've tried really hard but I can't persuade him to come.» I'm trying my best/hardest, but I just can't do it.» [+ to infinitive] I tried to open the window.» [+ -ing verb] Perhaps you should try getting up (= you should get up) earlier.Thesaurus+: ↑Trying and making an effort , ↑Effort and expending energyWord Builder:–Nouns: try–Adjectives: trying–Verbs: try• • • Extra Examples:» She can be really irritating but I try to ignore her.» We must try to spend less money.» I never seem to lose any weight, no matter how hard I try.» She lay back in the dentist's chair and tried to relax.» The driver was peering into the distance trying to read the road sign.Common mistake: try! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using try in the past tense.! In the past simple and past participle, don't write 'tryed', write tried.! The -ing form is trying.verb [T] (LAW) ↑Verb Endings for try ► C2 to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a law court by asking them questions and considering known facts, and then decide if they are guilty: » Because of security implications the officers were tried in secret.» They are being tried for murder.→ SEE ALSO TRIAL(Cf. ↑trial) noun (LEGAL PROCESS)Thesaurus+: ↑Taking legal actionWord Builder:–Nouns: try–Adjectives: trying–Verbs: tryCommon mistake: try! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using try in the past tense.! In the past simple and past participle, don't write 'tryed', write tried.! The -ing form is trying.verb [T] (WORRY) ↑Verb Endings for try ► F0 to worry or annoy someone or upset a person's patience with many, often slight, difficulties: » The demands of the job have tried him sorely.» He's been trying my patience all morning with his constant questions.» Her endless demands would try the patience of a saint (= are very annoying).Thesaurus+: ↑Causing feelings of anger and displeasureWord Builder:–Nouns: try–Adjectives: trying–Verbs: tryCommon mistake: try! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using try in the past tense.! In the past simple and past participle, don't write 'tryed', write tried.! The -ing form is trying. |
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