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

tryverb

uk/traɪ/us/traɪ/

try verb (ATTEMPT)

A2 [ I or T ] 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 convince 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 ] Maybe you should try getting up (= you should get up) earlier.

More 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.

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Trying and making an effort

a blitz on sth idiom
all-out
assault
attempt
attempted
bid
crack
go the extra mile idiom
go to great lengths idiom
God helps those who help themselves idiom
grasp at sth
grope
push
seek
shoot
strain every nerve idiom
stretch a/the point idiom
strive
strove
succeed

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try verb (TEST)

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.

We don't sell newspapers - have you tried the coffee shop on the corner?

[ + -ing verb ] Try using a different shampoo.

I'd like to try parachuting.

I forgot my door-keys - we'd better try the window (= test it to see if it is open).

tried and tested/trusted US tried and true

used by many people and proved to be effective:

Most people would prefer to stick to tried and tested methods of birth control.

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Testing, checking and experimenting

assay
check sth out
check up on sb
collector
crosscheck
feeler
inspect
inspection
inspector
pace
play around with sth
screen
spy
spy out the land idiom
test
test sth out
tester
trial
trial run
try-out

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Efficient and effective

try verb (LAW)

C2 [ T ] 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

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Taking legal action

appear
appear for sb
bring
civil action
class action
complainant
contest
court
double jeopardy
enter
indict
indictment
law
make legal history idiom
petitioner
plaintiff
prefer
proceed
proceed against sb
serve

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try verb (WORRY)

[ T ] 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).

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Causing feelings of anger and displeasure

aggravate
aggrieve
alienate
anger
annoy
give sb the shits idiom
go too far idiom
goat
grate
hack
hack sb off
joke
nose
ruffle
ruffle sb's feathers idiom
set sb's teeth on edge idiom
step/tread on sb's toes idiom
stick in sb's craw idiom
tee
toe

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Idiom(s)

try sth for size

try your hand at sth

try your luck

try it on

Phrasal verb(s)

try for sth

try sth on

try sth out

try sth out on sb

try out for sth

trynoun

uk/traɪ/us/traɪ/

try noun (ATTEMPT)

B2 [ C usually singular ] an attempt to do something:

They might still have tickets left - why don't you give it 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.

More 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.

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Trying and making an effort

a blitz on sth idiom
all-out
assault
attempt
attempted
bid
crack
go the extra mile idiom
go to great lengths idiom
God helps those who help themselves idiom
grasp at sth
grope
push
seek
shoot
strain every nerve idiom
stretch a/the point idiom
strive
strove
succeed

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try noun (SPORT)

[ C ] (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 team

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Rugby

convert
drop kick
field of play
footy
game ball
hack
heel
match fit
match fitness
post-match
ruck
rugger
scrum
scrum half
scrummager
shirt pad
squad rotation
test match
throw-in
touchdown

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单词	try
释义	Contents verb (4) try (ATTEMPT) try (TEST) try (LAW) try (WORRY) noun (2) try (ATTEMPT) try (SPORT) Contents verb (3) try (ATTEMPT) try (TEST) try (EXAMINE IN COURT) noun (1) try (ATTEMPT) English American Business tryverb uk/traɪ/us/traɪ/ try verb (ATTEMPT) A2 [ I or T ] 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 convince 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 ] Maybe you should try getting up (= you should get up) earlier. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Trying and making an effort a blitz on sth idiom all-out assault attempt attempted bid crack go the extra mile idiom go to great lengths idiom God helps those who help themselves idiom grasp at sth grope push seek shoot strain every nerve idiom stretch a/the point idiom strive strove succeed See more results » try verb (TEST) 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. We don't sell newspapers - have you tried the coffee shop on the corner? [ + -ing verb ] Try using a different shampoo. I'd like to try parachuting. I forgot my door-keys - we'd better try the window (= test it to see if it is open). tried and tested/trusted US tried and true used by many people and proved to be effective: Most people would prefer to stick to tried and tested methods of birth control. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Testing, checking and experimenting assay *check sth* out check up on sb collector crosscheck feeler inspect inspection inspector pace** play around with sth screen spy spy out the land idiom test *test sth* out tester trial trial run try-out See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Efficient and effective try verb (LAW) C2 [ T ] 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 Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Taking legal action appear appear for sb bring civil action class action complainant contest court double jeopardy enter indict indictment law make legal history idiom petitioner plaintiff prefer proceed proceed against sb serve See more results » try verb (WORRY) [ T ] 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: synonyms and related words Causing feelings of anger and displeasure aggravate aggrieve alienate anger annoy give sb the shits idiom go too far idiom goat grate hack hack sb off joke nose ruffle ruffle sb's feathers idiom set sb's teeth on edge idiom step/tread on sb's toes idiom stick in sb's craw idiom tee toe See more results » Idiom(s) try sth for size try your hand at sth try your luck try it on Phrasal verb(s) try for sth try sth on try sth out try sth out on sb try out for sth trynoun uk/traɪ/us/traɪ/ try noun (ATTEMPT) B2 [ C usually singular ] an attempt to do something:** They might still have tickets left - why don't you give it 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. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Trying and making an effort a blitz on sth idiom all-out assault attempt attempted bid crack go the extra mile idiom go to great lengths idiom God helps those who help themselves idiom grasp at sth grope push seek shoot strain every nerve idiom stretch a/the point idiom strive strove succeed See more results » try noun (SPORT) [ C ] (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 team Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Rugby convert drop kick field of play footy game ball hack heel match fit match fitness post-match ruck rugger scrum scrum half scrummager shirt pad squad rotation test match throw-in touchdown See more results » tryverb us/trɑɪ/ try verb (ATTEMPT) [ I/T ] to make an effort to do something: [ I ] Try to open this jar for me. [ I ] You’ll have to try harder. [ T ] I’m trying my best. [ I ] Maybe you should try getting up earlier (= should wake earlier). try verb (TEST) [ T ] to test something to see if it is suitable or useful, or if it will work: Have you tried that new recipe yet? I want to try scuba diving. Try the back door (= see if it is open). try verb (EXAMINE IN COURT) [ T ] law to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a court of law to decide if the person is guilty: He was tried for fraud. Idiom(s) try your hand at something try someone’s patience Phrasal verb(s) try something out on someone try on something try out try out something trynoun [ C ] us/trɑɪ/ try noun [ C ] (ATTEMPT) an effort to do something; an attempt: This will be her third try at an Olympic medal. I decided to give skiing a try. tryverb [ T ] uk/traɪ/usLAW to bring someone who is accused of a crime to a court of law to decide if they are guilty: be tried for sth The brothers were tried for financial crimes involving fraudulent use of depositors' money. Their case is being tried next week.
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tryverb

try verb (ATTEMPT)

try verb (TEST)

try verb (LAW)

try verb (WORRY)

Idiom(s)

Phrasal verb(s)

trynoun

try noun (ATTEMPT)

try noun (SPORT)

tryverb

try verb (ATTEMPT)

try verb (TEST)

try verb (EXAMINE IN COURT)

Idiom(s)

Phrasal verb(s)

trynoun [ C ]

try noun [ C ] (ATTEMPT)

tryverb [ T ]