test
n
1
(a) examination or trial of the qualities, etc of a person or thing (對人或事物的)測驗, 試驗, 考驗
an en`durance test, eg for a new engine, soldiers in training, etc 耐力試驗(如對新發動機、 受訓的士兵等的)
[attrib 作定語]
a `test bore, ie a hole bored into the ground to discover whether it contains mineral, oil, etc 勘察鉆孔(為探測礦藏、 石油等的)
(fig 比喻) She left her purse on the table as a test of the child's honesty. 她把錢包留在桌子上來考驗那孩子是否誠實.
The long separation was a test of their love. 長期分離對他們的愛情是個考驗.
(b) such an examination conducted for medical purposes (醫療上的)試驗, 檢驗, 化驗: an `eye test 眼睛檢查
a `blood/`urine test 驗血[尿].
2 examination of a person's knowledge or ability in a particular area (對人在某方面的知識或能力的)測驗, 測試, 考查
give the pupils a test in arithmetic 對小學生進行算術測驗
an I`Q/in`telligence test 智商[智力]測驗
a`driving-test, ie to obtain a driving licence 駕駛執照考試.
3 means or procedure for testing 試驗或檢驗的手段或程序: a `litmus test 石蕊試驗
[attrib 作定語]
a `test circuit, ie one for testing motor vehicles, etc 機動車試驗環路
a test for AIDS, cancer, tetanus, etc 艾滋病、 癌、 破傷風...試驗
a `pregnancy test 妊娠試驗.
4 (infml 口) = test match.
5 (idm 習語) the acid test => acid1. put sb/sth to the proof/test => proof1. stand the test of `time, etc prove to be durable, reliable or of lasting value over a long period 經得起長時間的考驗
fine old buildings that have stood the test of centuries 經歷了數世紀的美觀的建筑物. test, v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sb/sth) (for sth); ~ sth (on sb/sth) examine and measure the qualities, etc of (sb/sth) 檢驗和衡量(某人[某物])的品質、 質量等; 試驗; 考驗
testing for pollution in the water/testing the water for pollution 檢驗水的污染情況
a well-testedremedy 經試驗證實有效的醫療法
testing nuclear weaponsunder the sea 海底核武器試驗
have one's eyesight/hearing tested 視力[聽力]檢查
The long climb tested our powers of endurance. 那次長距離爬山考驗了我們的耐力.
Many people are against new drugs being tested on animals. 很多人都反對用動物做新藥試驗.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (on sth) test sb's knowledge or ability (in a particular area) 測驗某人(在某方面的知識或能力)
She tested the whole class on irregular verbs. 她對全班學生進行不規則動詞測驗.
?? 擴展釋義
*[test]n. 測試, 試驗, 化驗, 檢驗, 考驗, 甲殼vt. 測試, 試驗, 化驗vi. 接受測驗, 進行測試【醫】 試驗, 測驗【經】 檢驗, 試驗, 測試相關詞組: put sth to the test stand the test give a test take a test test sb's ability