Definitions
v. make an effort to do something
尝试；试图
v. use or do something to see whether it works
试用；试验
n. an attempt to do something
尝试
Example
I'll try to fix the lamp before dinner.
我会试着在晚饭前把灯修好。
Schools should try different teaching methods to meet the needs of students with varying abilities.
学校应尝试不同的教学方法，以满足能力各异的学生的需求。
Collocations
- try to do something
- try doing something
- give it a try
- try on clothes
Word family
- retry (v.)
Synonyms
- attempt
Usage tip
try to do强调努力；try doing强调试试办法。
FAQ
- What does try mean?
- make an effort to do something use or do something to see whether it works an attempt to do something
- How is try pronounced?
- UK /traɪ/, US /traɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
