try
verb
uk/traɪ/us/traɪ/tryverb(ATTEMPT)
A2[IorT]
toattemptto do something:
试图，想要；设法，努力Keep trying and you'llfindajobeventually.不断努力，你最终会找到工作的。
If I don't get into theacademythisyear, I'll tryagainnextyear.如果今年进不了这所专科学校，我明年还会努力的。
I've tried reallyhardbut I can'tconvincehim to come.尽管我很努力地劝他，但他就是不来。
I'm trying mybest/hardest, but I just can't do it.我在尽最大努力，可就是做不来。
[+ to infinitive]I triedtoopenthewindow.我试着想打开窗户。
[+ -ing verb]Maybe you should try gettingup(= you should get up)earlier.也许早晨你应该早点起床。
to try to do something
- tryI'll try to call her again.
- attemptI have never attempted to run a marathon.
- endeavourUKEngineers are endeavouring to locate the source of the problem.
- seekThey sought to reassure the public.
- battleHe was battling to fix the roof in the rain.
- striveWith limited resources, they are striving to make the school a better one.
- She can be reallyirritatingbut I try toignoreher.
- We must try tospendlessmoney.
- I neverseemtoloseanyweight, nomatterhow hard I try.
- Shelayback in the dentist'schairand tried torelax.
- Thedriverwaspeeringinto thedistancetrying toreadtheroadsign.
Trying and making an effort
- A game
- all-out
- assault
- attempt
- attempted
- commitment
- crack
- go down swinging/fightingidiom
- go for itidiom
- go forsomeone
- go out ofyourwayidiom
- go the extra mileidiom
- nose
- seek
- smarten upyouractidiom
- spare
- square the circleidiom
- step on the gasidiom
- stick atsomething
- stick tosomething
tryverb(TEST)
B1[T]
totestsomething toseeif it issuitableorusefulor if itworks:
试；试用；尝试；试验I tried thatrecipeyou gave me lastnight.我昨晚尝试了你给我的那个食谱。
We don'tsellnewspapers- have you tried thecoffeeshopon thecorner?我们不卖报纸，你去拐角处的那家商店问过吗？
[+ -ing verb]Try usinga differentshampoo.试着用一下另一种洗发香波。
I'd like to try parachuting.我想我可能会尝试一下跳伞。
Iforgotmy door-keys - we'dbettertry thewindow(=testit toseeif it isopen).我忘了带门钥匙——我们最好试试窗户是否开着。
tried and tested/trusted(UStried and true)
used by manypeopleandprovedto beeffective:
经反复考验证实是有效的Mostpeoplewouldprefertostickto tried andtestedmethodsofbirthcontrol.大多数人都会选择继续使用已经反复验证过的节约方法。
Testing, checking and experimenting
- artefact
- assay
- calibrate
- calibration
- check out
- crucible
- experimenter
- factorial
- feeler
- inoculate
- inoculation
- inspect
- putsomethingto the testidiom
- recheck
- reinspect
- reinspection
- resample
- screening
- trysomethingout
- welfare check
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Efficient and effective
tryverb(LAW)
C2[T]
toexamineapersonaccusedofcommittingacrimein alawcourtbyaskingthemquestionsandconsideringknownfacts, and thendecideif they areguilty:
审理，审讯，审判Because ofsecurityimplicationstheofficerswere tried insecret.出于安全上的考虑，那些军官受到了秘密审判。
They are being triedformurder.他们因谋杀正在被审讯。
See also
trialnoun(LEGAL PROCESS)
Taking legal action
- abatement order
- ambulance-chasing
- appear forsomeone
- bring
- cease
- court martial
- indictment
- instruct
- litigate
- litigation
- litigious
- litigiousness
- locus standi
- petitioner
- prosecution
- prosecutorial
- reindict
- reindictment
- retry
- summons
tryverb(WORRY)
[T]
toworryorannoysomeone orupseta person'spatiencewith many, oftenslight,difficulties:
考验，磨炼；使受痛苦Thedemandsof thejobhave tried himsorely.这项工作的苛刻要求使他深受折磨。
He's been trying mypatienceallmorningwith hisconstantquestions.他整个早晨都在不停地问我问题，让我烦透了。
Herendlessdemandswould trythepatienceof asaint(= are veryannoying).他无休无止的要求即使一个圣者也会忍无可忍。
Causing feelings of anger and displeasure
- aggravate
- aggrieve
- alienate
- anger
- annoy
- bend
- get upsomeone'snoseidiom
- givesomeonethe shitsidiom
- go too faridiom
- goat
- grate
- joke
- nark
- rub
- rubsomeoneup the wrong wayidiom
- ruffle
- rufflesomeone'sfeathersidiom
- setsomeone'steeth on edgeidiom
- tit
- troll
Idioms
trysomethingfor size
tryyourhand atsomething
tryyourluck
try it on
Phrasal verbs
try forsomething
trysomethingon
trysomethingout
trysomethingout onsomeone
try out forsomething
try
noun
uk/traɪ/us/traɪ/trynoun(ATTEMPT)
B2[Cusually singular]
anattemptto do something:
设法，努力；试，尝试They might still haveticketsleft- why don't yougive ita try?他们可能还有剩余的票——你为什么不试试呢？
This will be her third tryatjumpingthebar.这将是她第三次尝试跳过横杆。
You couldaskhim if he'swilling- it'sworthatry.你可以问他是否愿意——这值得一试。
- I can't get thecorkout of thebottle- could you have a try?
- I've never done it before but I'd like to have a try .
- After several tries topronouncemynameproperly, heaskedif he could justcallmeSaminstead!
- Hey - that was a really good try! You'llsoonbeabletoplaythewholetune.
- Yourlittlebrotherwantsa try -passhim theball, Katie.
Trying and making an effort
- A game
- all-out
- assault
- attempt
- attempted
- commitment
- crack
- go down swinging/fightingidiom
- go for itidiom
- go forsomeone
- go out ofyourwayidiom
- go the extra mileidiom
- nose
- seek
- smarten upyouractidiom
- spare
- square the circleidiom
- step on the gasidiom
- stick atsomething
- stick tosomething
trynoun(SPORT)
[C]
(in thegameofrugby) theactof aplayerputting theballon thegroundbehind theopposingteam'sgoalline, whichscorespointsfor the player'steam
（橄榄球运动中）在对方球门线后带球触地得分Rugby
- bomb
- chargesomethingdown
- converted
- cooler
- drop kick
- field of play
- flanker
- heel
- lineout
- place-kick
- place-kicking
- post-match
- postgame
- premiership
- rugger
- steal
- test match
- unconverted
- wing back
- work rate