experiment
英[?k'sper?m(?)nt;ek-]
美[?k'sper?m?nt]
- vi. 嘗試；進行實驗
- n. 實驗，試驗；嘗試
詞態變化
復數:?experiments;第三人稱單數:?experiments;過去式:?experimented;過去分詞:?experimented;現在分詞:?experimenting;
助記提示
1、experi- + -ment.
中文詞源
experiment 實驗
ex-, 向外。-per, 嘗試，試驗，詞源同peril, empiricism.
英文詞源
- 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.
雙語例句
- 1. He is always eager for new experiences and ever-willing to experiment.
- 他總是渴望擁有新的經歷，而且永遠愿意嘗試。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. This was demonstrated in a laboratory experiment with rats.
- 在實驗室用老鼠進行的實驗證明了這一點。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. Ellis bristles at accusations that Berkeley's experiment is ill-conceived.
- 埃利斯對有人指責伯克利的實驗考慮不夠周密感到氣憤。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. He believes that students should be encouraged to experiment with bold ideas.
- 他認為應該鼓勵學生們將大膽的觀念付諸試驗。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. He re-ran the experiment every which way he could.
- 他用盡所有可能的方法重復做這個實驗。
來自柯林斯例句