第1个回答 2011-09-08
to make an attempt or effort to do or get something
试图;想要;设法;努力
I don't know if I can come but I'll try.
我不知道是否能来,但我尽可能来。
What are you trying to do?
你想要做什么?
I tried hard not to laugh.
我强忍住不笑出来。
She tried her best to solve the problem.
她尽了最大的努力解决这个问题。
Just try your hardest.
请尽力而为吧。
to use, do or test something in order to see if it is good, suitable, etc.
试;试用;试做;试验
Have you tried this new coffee? It's very good.
你尝过这种新咖啡吗?好极啦。
‘Would you like to try some raw fish?’ ‘Why not?I'll try anything once!’
“你想尝点儿生鱼片吗?”“好哇,我什么都想尝一点儿!”
Have you ever tried windsurfing?
你玩过帆板运动吗?
Try these shoes for size─they should fit you.
试试这双鞋的大小,你穿应该合脚。
She tried the door, but it was locked.
她推了推那扇门,但门锁着。
John isn't here. Try phoning his home number.
约翰不在这儿。给他家里打电话试试看。
to examine evidence in a court of law and decide whether somebody is innocent or guilty
审理;审讯;审判
He was tried for murder.
他因谋杀罪而受审。
The case was tried before a jury.
此案是由陪审团参加审理的。
used to say that although somebody has not succeeded in something, they have tried very hard
并非努力不够;已经尽力了
They haven't won a game yet, but it isn't for want of trying.
他们还没赢过一场比赛,但并不是由于拼劲不足。
to do something such as an activity or a sport for the first time
初试身手
to behave badly towards somebody or try to get something from them, even though you know this will make them angry
对…粗野无礼;耍弄;向…行骗
Children often try it on with new teachers.
儿童经常设法戏弄新来的老师。
to try to start a sexual relationship with somebody
试图与(某人)发生性关系
to do something that involves risk or luck, hoping to succeed
碰运气
My grandparents emigrated to Canada to try their luck there.
我的祖父母移民到加拿大去碰碰运气。
to make somebody feel impatient
使忍无可忍;使不耐烦
See also: do/try your damnedest
to make an attempt to get or win something
试图获得;力争赢得
to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks
试穿(衣物)
Try the shoes on before you buy them.
鞋子要先穿上试一试再买。
to compete for a position or place in something, or to be a member of a team
参加…选拔(或试演)
She's trying out for the school play.
她正在参加学校戏剧演员甄选。
to test or use somebody/something in order to see how good or effective they are
试用(某人);测试;试验
They're trying out a new presenter for the show.
他们正在为这个节目试用一位新的主持人。
noun
an act of trying to do something
尝试;试图;努力
I doubt they'll be able to help but it's worth a try(= worth asking them).
我不敢肯定他们能够帮得上忙,但不妨试一试。
Why don't you have a try at convincing him?
为什么你不试试说服他?
I don't think I'll be any good at tennis, but I'll give it a try.
我不认为我有打网球的特长,但是我要试一试。
‘What's that behind you?’ ‘Nice try(= at making me turn round), but you'll have to do better than that!’
“看你身后是什么?”“好个鬼花招,不过你耍的手法还不够高明!”
The US negotiators decided to make another try at reaching a settlement.
美国的谈判者决定再作一番努力,力争达成和解。
in rugby
橄榄球
an act of scoring points by touching the ground behind your opponents'goal line with the ball
在对方球门线后带球触地;持球触地得分
to score a try
带球触地得分