Sample Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

sample

verb

快速理解

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

「sample」作為動詞,主要指從整體中選取一部分來測試或體驗。

  1. 1

    取樣測試

    EN: to test a small part of something to learn about the whole

    翻譯: 從某物中取一小部分進行測試,以了解整體情況。

  2. 2

    試用體驗

    EN: to try a small amount of a product to see what it is like

    翻譯: 試用少量產品以了解其品質或特點。

  3. 3

    選取片段

    EN: to use a short piece of music or sound in a new recording

    翻譯: 在新的錄音作品中選用一段音樂或聲音片段。

小提醒:「sample」作動詞時,對象通常是實體物品(如食物、產品)或抽象數據,而非人。例如,可以說「sample the wine」(品嚐葡萄酒),但不會說「sample a person」來表示「認識某人」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Sample" in English

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

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to try or test something to see what it is like or how it works

嘗試或測試某物以了解其特性或運作方式

You should sample the local cuisine when you travel.

旅行時,你應該嚐嚐當地的美食。

Before you buy the software, you can sample a free trial version.

購買軟體前,你可以試用免費的試用版。

2. to take a small part or amount of something for analysis or testing

取一小部分或少量某物進行分析或測試

The scientist sampled the water from the river to check for pollution.

科學家從河中採集水樣以檢測污染。

We need to sample the soil before planting the new crops.

在種植新作物之前,我們需要採集土壤樣本。

3. to use a small part of a sound recording in a new piece of music

在新的音樂作品中,使用一小段現有的聲音錄音

The DJ sampled a classic drum break from the 1970s in his new track.

那位DJ在他的新曲目中採樣了一段1970年代的經典鼓點。

Many hip-hop producers sample old funk and soul records.

許多嘻哈音樂製作人會採樣老放克和靈魂樂唱片。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Sample"?How to make natural sentences with "Sample"?
PatternMeaningExample
sample + noun品嚐、試用(某物)We were able to sample the local cuisine. (我們得以品嚐當地美食。)
sample + V-ing體驗、嘗試(做某事)He sampled working in different departments. (他嘗試了在不同部門工作。)
sample + from + noun從…中取樣/選取The data was sampled from a larger population. (這些數據是從一個更大的群體中抽樣取得的。)
sample + noun + for + noun為…採集…的樣本The doctor sampled the tissue for analysis. (醫生採集了組織樣本進行分析。)
be sampled + as + noun被選為…的樣本The village was sampled as a typical rural community. (這個村莊被選為典型的農村社區樣本。)

用法說明

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

sample doing vs sample to do

  • sample doing 通常強調「嘗試做某事」的過程或體驗本身。
  • sample to do 則較常表示「為了某個特定目的或機會而去嘗試做某事」,有時帶有一次性或未來意圖。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換使用,語意差異細微。
  • 在動詞 would sample 之後,通常接 to do 的形式。 EN: Visitors can sample making traditional pottery at the workshop. 翻譯: 訪客可以在工作坊嘗試製作傳統陶器。

EN:We sampled several dishes to decide which one to order again.

翻譯:我們試吃了好幾道菜,以決定下次要再點哪一道。

總結建議

在表達一般性的嘗試體驗時,兩者皆可,若強調目的性或與「would」連用,則傾向使用「sample to do」。

易混淆對比

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

sample vs example

「sample」強調從群體中抽取一部分來代表整體,常用於產品、數據或實體物品的測試或檢驗;「example」則強調作為說明、示範或典型代表的個案,常用於解釋概念或規則。

sample vs test

「sample」著重於取得代表性部分以了解整體;「test」則著重於透過系統性方法評估性能、品質或功能。

sample vs try

「sample」通常指嘗試一小部分或特定樣品,以評估整體;「try」泛指嘗試做某事或使用某物,範圍更廣。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,有時會用 "sample" 來引述或重述他人的提議或想法,以確認理解或表達考慮。 EN: So you're saying we should sample the new menu before the launch? 翻譯: 所以你是說,我們應該在推出前先試試新菜單?

EN:If I sample your idea correctly, you want to test it in a small market first.

翻譯:如果我沒理解錯你的想法,你是想先在一個小市場測試看看。

語氣強調

在口語中,可透過重音或語調強調 "sample",來表示這只是初步嘗試或小範圍體驗,並非最終決定或全面採用。 EN: We could just SAMPLE a few options, no need to commit yet. 翻譯: 我們可以先「試試看」幾個選項,還不用馬上決定。

EN:I only SAMPLED the course, I didn't take the full program.

翻譯:我只是「體驗了一下」那個課程,並沒有上完整個項目。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用 "sample" 作為一個短暫的停頓詞,帶出接下來要舉的例子或具體說明。 EN: There are many activities—sample, you could try the tasting tour. 翻譯: 有很多活動——比方說,你可以試試那個品嚐之旅。

EN:The benefits are clear. Sample, you get immediate feedback from users.

翻譯:好處很明顯。例如,你能直接得到用戶的反饋。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "sample" 用作停頓填充詞或過於口語化的強調。建議使用更精確的詞彙,如 "for example", "for instance", "preliminary trial", 或 "test a subset" 來替代口語用法,以保持文章的嚴謹性。

常見短語

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

sample the food

sample [noun]

品嚐(食物或飲料)

sample a wide range of

sample a [adjective] range of [noun]

體驗/嘗試多種多樣的...

sample the atmosphere

sample the [noun]

感受/體驗某種氛圍或環境

sample and compare

sample and [verb]

取樣並比較

sample before you buy

sample before you [verb]

購買前先試用/試吃

sample at random

sample at [noun]

隨機抽樣

常見錯誤

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

×I want to sample of the new product.

I want a sample of the new product.

當 'sample' 作為名詞時,表示「樣品」或「樣本」,前面需要冠詞(如 a sample)。當 'sample' 作為動詞時,表示「取樣」或「試用」,後面直接接受詞,不需要 of。

×You should sample to use the new software.

You should try the new software.

'Sample' 作為動詞時,意思是「取樣品來試用」或「體驗一小部分」,通常接名詞或動名詞(sampling something),不接不定詞(to do)。想表達「嘗試做某事」時,應使用 'try'。

×I sampled the joy of winning.

I experienced the joy of winning.

'Sample' 通常用於具體、可實際「品嚐」或「試用」的實物(如食物、產品),或用於從群體中「抽取樣本」進行分析。對於抽象的情感或完整的經歷,應使用 'experience'、'feel' 或 'enjoy' 等動詞。

×They sampled the population randomly.

The population was sampled randomly.

在學術或研究語境中,當強調的是被研究的對象(如 population, data, area)而非執行者時,常使用被動語態。使用主動語態可能會錯誤地強調了不明確的執行者(they)。

×The teacher sampled our knowledge with a quiz.

The teacher tested our knowledge with a quiz.

'Sample' 作為動詞,核心概念是「抽取一部分以代表整體」或「試用一小部分」,常用於研究、市場或產品體驗。對於評估知識、技能或能力的「測驗」,應使用 'test'、'assess' 或 'examine'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Sample"?What are tense/participle forms of "Sample"?
samples(3rd_singular)sampling(present_participle)sampled(past)sampled(past_participle)