tries; tried; trying
tries; tried; trying
Learner's definition of TRY
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: to make an effort to do something : to attempt to accomplish or complete something试;尝试;努力做 [no object]
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I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try.我不知道我能否做得了,但我会试一试。
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Keep trying. You can do it.继续干下去,你能做好这件事。
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You can do it if you try hard enough.如果肯努力去做的话,就能做好。
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“He said he can beat you.” “I'd like to see him try!”“他说他能赢你。”“我倒想看看他能否做得到。”
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I tried, but I just couldn't do it.我试过,但我实在干不了。
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“She's not in the office now.” “OK. I'll try again later.”“她现在没在办公室。”“好吧,我过一会儿再找她。”
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If you don't succeed the first time, try, (and) try again.如果第一次没成功,你就继续尝试下去。
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He still hasn't found a job, but it is not for lack/want of trying. [=he has been trying to find a job but he has not found one]他仍然没找到工作,并不是因为他没努力找。
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He tried to move the sofa by himself.他试图独自搬动那张沙发。
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Please try not to make any noise.请尽量不要出声。
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I was only trying to help!我不过是想尽量帮帮忙!
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You should try to exercise more.你应当想办法多锻炼。
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often followed by and + verb常接and+动词 2
[+ object] : to do or use (something) in order to see if it works or will be successful(为验证是否有效)试做,试用 -
I don't know where she is. Try calling her on her cell phone.我不知道她在哪里,打她的手机试试看。
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Try her cell phone.打她的手机试一试。
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He tried a few things to remove the stain, but nothing worked.他用了几种东西试图除掉污迹,但都不管用。
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Try (pressing) that button.试(按)一下那个按钮。
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Did you try restarting the computer?你试过重新启动计算机了吗?
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If you want to lose weight, try exercising more.要想减肥,试着多锻炼。
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She tried a karate move on him.她冲着他做了一个空手道动作。
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He tried the switch, and the lights flickered on.他试按了一下开关,电灯一闪就亮了。
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I tried (opening) the door, but it was locked.我试着打开这扇门,但门上了锁。
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No, we don't sell those. Try the store across the street.我们不卖那些东西,请到马路对面的商店试试看。
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I tried several hotels, but there were no rooms available.我试着问了几家旅馆,但都没有空房。
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often + out 3 [+ object]
a : to do or use (something) in order to find out if you like it尝试;试做;试用 -
He never wants to try anything new.他从来不想尝试新事物。
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I tried skiing for the first time last winter.我去年冬天第一次尝试滑雪。
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Have you ever tried teaching?你尝试过教书吗?
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often + out b : to taste (food or drink) to find out what it is like品尝 4
[+ object] : to test how good, strong, etc., something or someone is测试;考验 -
“These are the times that
try men's souls.”
“这是考验人们灵魂的时代。”Thomas Paine, “The Crisis” (1776)托马斯·潘恩《危机》(1776)
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“Oh, you probably don't know the answer!” “Try me.” [=ask me the question]“哦,你可能不知道答案!”“考考我。”
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You are trying my patience. [=you are making me lose my patience and become angry]你这是在考验我的耐心啊。
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a : to examine and make a decision about (a legal case)(对法律案件)审理,判决 —
usually used as (be) tried通常用作(be) tried b : to have a trial to decide if someone is innocent or guilty(对人)审讯,审判 —
usually used as (be) tried for通常用作(be) tried for
try for
[phrasal verb] try for (something)
: to make an attempt or effort to get (something)试图获得;争取 -
You've already won $100. Do you want to try for more?你已经赢了100美元,还想多赢些吗?
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He tried for second place but finished third instead.他力争第二名,结果得了个第三。
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She tried for the job and got it.她努力争取,赢得了这份工作。
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They have been trying for a baby [=trying to have a baby] for several years.几年来他们一直努力想怀上一个孩子。
try it on
British, informal 1
: to behave badly so that someone becomes annoyed or angry对…粗野无礼;找茬 —
often + with 2
: to try to start a sexual relationship with someone勾引 —
often + with
try on
[phrasal verb] try on (something) or try (something) on
: to put on (a piece of clothing, a pair of shoes, etc.) in order to see how it fits and looks试穿;试戴
try out
[phrasal verb] chiefly US
: to compete for a position on an athletic team or a part in a play试演;试训;选拔 —
often + for — see also 1try 2, 3 (above), tryout
try your hand
— see 1hand
try your luck
— see 1luck 2 try /ˈtraɪ/ noun
plural tries
plural tries
Learner's definition of TRY
[count]
1
: an effort or attempt to do something努力,尝试 —
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I doubt it will work, but it's worth a try.我怀疑这不行,但值得一试。
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Nice try. I'm sure you'll do better next time.很好的尝试,我相信下回你会做得更好。
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“I can't open this jar.” “Let me have a try at it.” [=let me try to open it]“我打不开这个罐子。”“让我试试看。”
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You should give skydiving a try.你应当尝试一下特技跳伞。
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(US, old-fashioned) We can win this game if we give it the old college try! [=if we give our very best effort and try very hard to win]如果我们全力以赴,就能赢得这场比赛!
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rugby : a play in which points are scored by touching the ground with the ball behind the opponent's goal line(在对方球门线后以球)触地得分