Test Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

test

verb

快速理解

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

「test」作為動詞,主要指透過特定方法來檢查、評估或驗證某人或某物的能力、品質或功能。

  1. 1

    測驗、檢驗

    EN: to examine someone's knowledge or ability

    翻譯: 測驗(某人)的知識或能力。

  2. 2

    測試、試驗

    EN: to try or use something to see if it works well or is suitable

    翻譯: 嘗試或使用某物,以檢驗其運作是否良好或是否合適。

  3. 3

    考驗、挑戰

    EN: to put someone or something in a difficult situation to see their limits or strength

    翻譯: 將某人或某物置於困難情境中,以考驗其極限或實力。

  4. 4

    化驗、檢測

    EN: to perform a medical or scientific examination on something

    翻譯: 對某物進行醫學或科學上的檢驗分析。

小提醒:注意「test」作動詞時,後面常直接接受詞(test the water, test a theory),或搭配介系詞「for」(test for COVID-19)。它與名詞「test」拼寫相同,需根據上下文判斷詞性。

發音(How to Pronounce "Test" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Test" from YouTube Videos

Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons

TED

Even people who say they speak English only 14 percent pass, Because for them it's not a surgery test, it's an English test.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to examine or check something to see if it works or is correct

測試、檢驗(某物是否正常或正確)

The teacher will test our knowledge tomorrow.

老師明天會測試我們的知識。

You should test the microphone before the presentation.

你在簡報前應該先測試麥克風。

I need to test this new software for bugs.

我需要測試這個新軟體有沒有錯誤。

2. to try or use something to see how good or effective it is

試用、試驗(某物的效果或品質)

She tested several shampoos before finding the right one.

她試用了好幾種洗髮精才找到合適的。

We are testing a new marketing strategy this month.

我們這個月正在試驗一個新的行銷策略。

You can test drive the car before you decide to buy it.

你可以在決定購買前試駕這輛車。

3. to put someone or something under difficult conditions to evaluate their limits or reactions

考驗、磨練(某人或某物的極限或反應)

The long hike tested our endurance.

這次長途健行考驗了我們的耐力。

This situation will test your patience.

這種情況會考驗你的耐心。

The new material was tested under extreme temperatures.

這種新材料在極端溫度下接受了考驗。

4. to take a short exam or quiz

參加測驗、考試

All students will test on this material next week.

所有學生下週都會就這部分內容參加測驗。

He tested well in mathematics.

他在數學科考得很好。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Test"?How to make natural sentences with "Test"?
PatternMeaningExample
test + noun測試(某物)The company will test the new software. (公司將測試這款新軟體。)
test + for + noun檢測(某物)The lab will test for contaminants in the water. (實驗室將檢測水中的污染物。)
test + on + noun在(某人/物)身上測試They decided to test the drug on mice first. (他們決定先在老鼠身上測試這種藥物。)
test + out試用;徹底測試We need to test out the new equipment before buying it. (我們在購買前需要試用這套新設備。)
be tested + as + noun被當作…來測試The material was tested as a possible replacement. (這種材料被當作可能的替代品來測試。)
put + something + to the test考驗某事物The difficult conditions put our training to the test. (艱難的條件考驗了我們的訓練成果。)

用法說明

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

test doing vs test to do

  • test doing 通常指「嘗試做某事」以體驗其過程或結果,強調嘗試的行為本身。
  • test to do 則較為少見,有時在特定上下文中可能表示「為了測試某物而去做某事」,但通常不作為標準用法。
  • 在表示「嘗試、試驗」時,test doing 是更自然、更常見的結構。
  • 動詞 test 的主要含義是「測試、檢驗」,因此 test doing 常帶有「通過實際操作來檢驗效果」的意味。

對比例句: EN: The engineers will test running the software on the new hardware. 翻譯: 工程師們將測試在新硬體上運行這款軟體。

EN:They built a prototype to test to see if the concept was feasible.

翻譯:他們製作了一個原型,以測試這個概念是否可行。

總結建議

在表達「嘗試做某事」時,建議使用 test doing 的結構,這是最符合習慣用法的選擇。

易混淆對比

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

test vs check

「test」強調透過系統性、標準化的程序來評估性能、品質或知識;「check」則側重於快速檢視、核對或確認狀態是否正確或正常。

test vs examine

「test」通常指使用特定方法或工具來衡量特定屬性;「examine」則指更全面、仔細地檢查或調查,以了解整體狀況。

test vs try

「test」著重於評估性能、效果或真實性;「try」則強調嘗試做某事或使用某物,以體驗或確認是否可行、是否喜歡。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,用來引述或重複他人的話,表示懷疑或諷刺。 EN: "He said he'd be here at five." "Yeah, right, I'll test that." 翻譯: "他說他五點會到。" "是喔,我來測試看看。"

EN:So you're an expert now? Let's test that theory.

翻譯:所以你現在是專家了?我們來測試一下這個理論。

語氣強調

用於強調某個說法或承諾的真實性,帶有挑戰或驗證的意味。 EN: If you're so sure, test it yourself. 翻譯: 如果你這麼肯定,你自己測試看看。

EN:You think it's easy? Go ahead, test it.

翻譯:你覺得很簡單?來啊,你試試看。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞,表示正在考慮或評估。 EN: How about we... test... a different approach? 翻譯: 我們要不要…測試…一個不同的方法?

EN:I'm not sure, let me test... that idea for a second.

翻譯:我不確定,讓我測試…那個想法一下。

正式寫作注意:上述口語用法在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用。在正式文體中,應使用更精確、完整的表達,如「驗證」、「檢驗」、「進行測試」等。

常見短語

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

test

take a test

參加考試;進行測試

test something

test + object

測試某物;檢驗某物

test someone on something

test + person + on + topic

測驗某人某方面的知識或技能

test for something

test for + condition/substance

檢測是否存在某種情況或物質

put something to the test

put + object + to the test

使某物經受考驗;檢驗某物的能力

test something out

test + object + out

試用某物;實際測試某物

test drive

test drive + object

試駕(車輛)

test the limits

test the limits (of something)

測試(某事物的)極限

常見錯誤

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

×I will test your English level.

I will test your English.

「test」本身已包含評估能力或水準的含義,加上「level」是多餘的。直接說「test your English」即可。

×He tested to drive the new car.

He tested the new car.

「test」是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞(被測試的事物),不需要加「to」。

×We made a test for the software.

We tested the software. / We ran a test on the software.

「make a test」不是自然的搭配。表達「進行測試」應使用「test」(動詞)或「run/conduct a test」。

×This exam will test about grammar.

This exam will test (your knowledge of) grammar.

「test」作為及物動詞,不與「about」連用。應直接接測試的內容,或使用「test someone on something」的結構。

×I need to test if the water is hot.

I need to check if the water is hot.

「test」通常用於透過系統性方法或工具來評估性能、品質或知識。「check」則用於快速確認狀態或真實性。此處確認水溫應用「check」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Test"?What are tense/participle forms of "Test"?
tests(3rd_singular)testing(present_participle)tested(past)tested(past_participle)
test 在英語中是什麼意思?