Experiment Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

experiment

verb

快速理解

What does "Experiment" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Experiment"?

指為了測試新想法、發現新知識或驗證假設而進行的系統性嘗試或測試。

  1. 1

    科學測試

    EN: to perform a scientific test to discover something

    翻譯: 進行科學測試以發現新事物

  2. 2

    嘗試新方法

    EN: to try new methods or ideas to see what happens

    翻譯: 嘗試新方法或想法以觀察結果

  3. 3

    親身體驗

    EN: to experience something new, especially to see if you like it

    翻譯: 親身體驗新事物,尤指測試是否喜歡

小提醒:注意 'experiment' 作動詞時常與介系詞 'with' 或 'on' 連用,但意義不同:'experiment with new techniques'(嘗試新技術),'experiment on animals'(在動物身上做實驗)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Experiment" in English

How to pronounce "Experiment" in English?"Experiment" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Experiment" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Experiment"?How does "Experiment" change by context?

1. to try or test something new to see what happens or to gain knowledge

嘗試或測試新事物以觀察結果或獲取知識

Scientists experiment with different chemicals to find new medicines.

科學家們用不同的化學物質進行實驗,以尋找新藥物。

She likes to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen.

她喜歡在廚房裡嘗試新的食譜。

2. to use a new method, idea, or activity to see if it works or is enjoyable

嘗試使用新的方法、想法或活動,看看是否有效或有趣

The company is experimenting with a four-day work week.

這家公司正在試行每週四天工作制。

He decided to experiment with a new hairstyle.

他決定嘗試一個新髮型。

3. to conduct a scientific test under controlled conditions

在受控條件下進行科學測試

Researchers are experimenting on mice to study the effects of the drug.

研究人員正在對老鼠進行實驗,以研究該藥物的效果。

The students will experiment with plant growth under different light conditions.

學生們將在不同光照條件下對植物生長進行實驗。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Experiment"?How to make natural sentences with "Experiment"?
PatternMeaningExample
experiment on + noun在…上做實驗Scientists experiment on new materials. (科學家在新型材料上做實驗。)
experiment with + noun嘗試、試驗…She likes to experiment with different cooking styles. (她喜歡嘗試不同的烹飪風格。)
experiment + adverb (e.g., freely, widely)自由地/廣泛地進行實驗Artists should be allowed to experiment freely. (應該允許藝術家自由地進行實驗。)
experiment in + noun (field)在…領域進行實驗The company is experimenting in renewable energy. (該公司正在再生能源領域進行實驗。)
experiment to + verb (purpose)為了…而實驗They are experimenting to find a more efficient method. (他們正在實驗,以找出更有效率的方法。)

用法說明

How is "Experiment" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Experiment"?

experiment with doing vs experiment to do

  • experiment with doing 是最常見的結構,表示「嘗試做某事」或「試驗某種方法」,強調嘗試的過程或行為本身。
  • experiment to do 則較為少見,通常用於表示「為了達成某個特定目的而進行實驗」,強調實驗的目標或意圖。
  • 在大多數日常情境中,描述嘗試新事物或方法時,使用 experiment with doing 更為自然且準確。 EN: Scientists often experiment with combining different chemicals to observe the reactions. 翻譯: 科學家常嘗試混合不同化學物質,以觀察其反應。

EN:They set up the lab to experiment to find a cure for the disease.

翻譯:他們設立實驗室是為了進行實驗,以找到治療這種疾病的方法。

總結建議

一般情況下,表示「嘗試做某事」應優先使用 experiment with doing 的結構。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Experiment" and similar words?How to choose "Experiment" vs alternatives?

experiment vs test

「experiment」強調在未知或變動條件下嘗試新方法以獲取知識;「test」則是在已知或標準條件下驗證假設或效能。

experiment vs try

「experiment」是系統性或帶有研究目的的嘗試;「try」是廣泛用於表示一般性嘗試或努力。

experiment vs research

「experiment」是「research」過程中的一種具體方法,涉及操作變數;「research」是更廣泛的系統性調查活動。

口語用法

How is "Experiment" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Experiment"?

引述

在對話中,人們常會用「experiment」來引述自己或他人嘗試新事物的想法或過程。 EN: I think I'll experiment with a new recipe tonight. 翻譯: 我想我今晚會試試看一個新食譜。

EN:She said, "Let's experiment with a different approach."

翻譯:她說:「我們來試試看不同的方法吧。」

語氣強調

在口語中,可以透過重音或語調來強調「experiment」,以表達強烈的嘗試意願或好奇心。 EN: We really need to experiment more to find a solution. 翻譯: 我們真的需要多嘗試才能找到解決辦法。

EN:I'm just experimenting here, don't judge me yet!

翻譯:我這只是在嘗試啦,先別急著評斷我!

停頓填充

在思考下一句話時,有時會用「experiment」或相關短語作為填充詞,表示正在考慮選項。 EN: Well... experiment a bit, and see what happens. 翻譯: 嗯…稍微試試看,然後觀察結果如何。

EN:So, if we experiment—okay, maybe that's not the best idea.

翻譯:所以,如果我們嘗試—好吧,這可能不是最好的主意。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將「experiment」用於上述口語情境。應使用更精確、正式的詞彙來描述測試或研究過程,例如「conduct an experiment」、「test」、「investigate」等。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Experiment"?What fixed phrases with "Experiment" should I remember?

experiment on

verb + on + noun

在...上進行實驗

experiment with

verb + with + noun

嘗試、試用

dare to experiment

verb phrase

敢於嘗試、勇於實驗

experiment freely

verb + adverb

自由地實驗、無拘束地嘗試

begin to experiment

verb + to-infinitive

開始實驗、著手嘗試

experiment in vain

verb + prepositional phrase

徒勞地實驗、白費力氣嘗試

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Experiment"?Which "Experiment" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We should experiment this new method.

We should experiment with this new method.

作為動詞時,'experiment' 是不及物動詞,後面必須接介系詞 'with' 或 'on' 才能接名詞。

×Last week, we experiment a new recipe.

Last week, we experimented with a new recipe.

描述過去發生的事情時,動詞 'experiment' 必須使用過去式 'experimented'。

×The company is experimenting a new marketing strategy.

The company is experimenting with a new marketing strategy.

動詞 'experiment' 不能直接接受詞,必須透過介系詞 'with' 來連接實驗的對象或主題。

×They are considering experiment a new approach.

They are considering experimenting with a new approach.

在動詞 'consider' 後面,必須使用動名詞 (gerund) 'experimenting' 作為受詞,而不是原形動詞。

×It's unethical to experiment with human subjects without consent.

It's unethical to experiment on human subjects without consent.

雖然 'experiment with' 和 'experiment on' 都常用,但語意有細微差別。'experiment on' 通常指以某生物或對象『本身』作為實驗體進行測試,帶有直接作用的意味;'experiment with' 則指使用某物、方法或概念進行嘗試。對人或動物進行實驗通常用 'on'。

×We can to experiment with different colors.

We can experiment with different colors.

情態動詞 (如 can, should, must, will) 後面必須接原形動詞,不能加 'to'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Experiment"?What are tense/participle forms of "Experiment"?
experiments(3rd_singular)experimenting(present_participle)experimented(past)experimented(past_participle)