experimental /ɪkˌsperəˈmɛntl̟/ adjective /ɪkˌsperəˈmɛntl̟/
adjective
Learner's definition of EXPERIMENTAL
[more experimental; most experimental]
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: relating to a scientific experiment or to scientific experiments in general(有关)科学实验的,科学试验的 -
experimental data/evidence实验数据/证据
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experimental approaches/conditions实验方法/条件
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experimental animals [=animals that are used in experiments]实验用动物
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: made or done in order to see how well something works实验性的;试验性的 -
an experimental treatment试验性疗法
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experimental drugs/techniques试验性药物/技术
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Plans for new city bus routes are still in the experimental stage. [=they are not final yet; they are being tested]城市公交路线的新方案还处于试验阶段。
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The fuel is being used on an experimental basis.这种燃料还处于试验性使用阶段。
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: using a new way of doing or thinking about something尝试性的;实验的