experiment
英 [?k'sper?m(?)nt; ek-]
美[?k'sper?m?nt]
- vi. 尝试；进行实验
- n. 实验，试验；尝试
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词态变化
复数:?experiments;第三人称单数:?experiments;过去式:?experimented;过去分词:?experimented;现在分词:?experimenting;
助记提示
1、experi- + -ment.
中文词源
experiment 实验
ex-, 向外。-per, 尝试，试验，词源同peril, empiricism.
英文词源
- experiment (n.)
- mid-14c., "action of observing or testing; an observation, test, or trial;" also "piece of evidence or empirical proof; feat of magic or sorcery," from Old French esperment "practical knowledge, cunning; enchantment, magic spell; trial, proof, example; lesson, sign, indication," from Latin experimentum "a trial, test, proof, experiment," noun of action from experiri "to test, try" (see experience (n.)).
- experiment (v.)
- late 15c., from experiment (n.). Intransitive sense by 1787. Related: Experimented; experimenting.
双语例句
- 1. He is always eager for new experiences and ever-willing to experiment.
- 他总是渴望拥有新的经历，而且永远愿意尝试。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. This was demonstrated in a laboratory experiment with rats.
- 在实验室用老鼠进行的实验证明了这一点。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Ellis bristles at accusations that Berkeley's experiment is ill-conceived.
- 埃利斯对有人指责伯克利的实验考虑不够周密感到气愤。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. He believes that students should be encouraged to experiment with bold ideas.
- 他认为应该鼓励学生们将大胆的观念付诸试验。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. He re-ran the experiment every which way he could.
- 他用尽所有可能的方法重复做这个实验。
来自柯林斯例句