Trial Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

trial

verb

快速理解

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

「trial」作動詞時,主要指在正式使用或購買前進行測試,或用於法律程序中的審理。

  1. 1

    測試、試用

    EN: to test something (like a product or method) before full use or purchase.

    翻譯: 在正式使用或購買前對某物(如產品或方法)進行測試。

  2. 2

    審理、審判

    EN: to put someone on trial in a court of law.

    翻譯: 在法庭上對某人進行審判。

  3. 3

    考驗、磨練

    EN: to test the qualities or endurance of someone or something.

    翻譯: 考驗某人或某物的品質或耐力。

小提醒:「trial」作動詞時不如名詞常見,在一般對話中,名詞用法(如「on trial」、「free trial」)更為普遍。

發音(How to Pronounce "Trial" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Trial" from YouTube Videos

Boghuma Kabisen Titanji: Ethical riddles in HIV research

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Six years ago, at the time of her HIV diagnosis, she was recruited to participate in the clinical trial which was running in her health district.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to test something to see how well it works or if it is suitable

測試(某物)以檢驗其效果或適用性

The company is trialing a new software system with a small group of employees.

公司正與一小群員工試用一套新的軟體系統。

We need to trial this recipe several times before adding it to the menu.

我們需要將這個食譜試做幾次,才能將其加入菜單。

2. to compete in a sports trial or qualifying event

參加(體育項目的)選拔賽或資格賽

She will be trialing for the national team next month.

她下個月將參加國家隊的選拔賽。

Hundreds of athletes trialed for a spot in the Olympic squad.

數百名運動員參加了奧運代表隊席位的選拔賽。

3. to subject someone or something to a difficult test or experience

使(某人或某物)經受考驗或磨難

The long journey trialed their endurance to the limit.

漫長的旅程將他們的耐力考驗到了極限。

His faith was severely trialed by the series of unfortunate events.

一連串不幸事件嚴重考驗了他的信念。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Trial"?How to make natural sentences with "Trial"?
PatternMeaningExample
trial + noun試用(某物)The company offers a free trial version of the software. (該公司提供該軟體的免費試用版。)
trial + noun + for + period試用(某物)一段時間We can trial the new system for a month. (我們可以試用新系統一個月。)
trial + noun + on + noun/pronoun在(某人/某物)身上試驗(某物)The lab will trial the new vaccine on volunteers. (實驗室將在志願者身上試驗新疫苗。)
be trialled (passive)被試驗/試用The procedure is being trialled in several hospitals. (該程序正在幾家醫院進行試驗。)

用法說明

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

trial doing vs trial to do

  • 作為動詞,trial 主要用於英式英語,表示「試用」某物或「讓…試用」。
  • 其後接名詞或代名詞,例如 trial a product(試用產品)。
  • 在表示「嘗試做某事」時,trial 不像 trytry doingtry to do 的區別。trial 通常不直接接動詞-ing形式或不定詞。若要表達嘗試某項活動,會使用 trial + 名詞結構,或改用 try
  • 因此,trial doingtrial to do 都不是標準或常見的用法。 EN: The company will trial the new software with a small group of users. 翻譯: 公司將讓一小群用戶試用這款新軟體。

EN:We should try using a different approach to solve this problem.

翻譯:我們應該試試用不同的方法來解決這個問題。

總結建議

動詞 trial 通常後接受試的「事物」作為賓語,而不直接接動詞-ing或不定詞來表示「嘗試做某事」,這類語意應使用 try

易混淆對比

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

trial vs test

「trial」強調在真實或模擬環境中評估效能或適用性,通常有具體目標或結果;「test」則更廣泛地指透過標準化方法檢查功能、品質或知識。

trial vs experiment

「trial」通常指為實用目的(如上市、採用)而進行的評估性嘗試;「experiment」則指為探索未知、驗證假設而進行的科學性或系統性測試。

trial vs try

「trial」作為動詞較正式且具體,指有系統地試用評估;「try」則是最通用的詞,泛指任何嘗試或努力。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或轉述一個提議、想法或可能性,語氣較為隨意。 EN: So I was like, "Let's just trial it for a week and see." 翻譯: 所以我就說,「我們就試用一個禮拜看看嘛。」

EN:She was all, "Why don't we trial the new software on a small project first?"

翻譯:她整個就是說,「我們何不先在小專案上試用這個新軟體?」

語氣強調

用於強調正在嘗試或測試某事的過程,常與「正在」、「還在」等詞連用,帶有進行中的感覺。 EN: We're still trialing different approaches to see what sticks. 翻譯: 我們還在試用不同的方法,看哪個行得通。

EN:I'm currently trialing a new diet, and it's actually not bad.

翻譯:我目前正在試用一種新的飲食法,其實還不錯。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,作為一個短暫的停頓點,後面常接具體的嘗試內容或條件。 EN: Maybe we could, you know, trial it... but only if everyone agrees. 翻譯: 或許我們可以,那個,試用看看...但前提是大家都同意。

EN:What if we, like, trial the idea... and then make a decision next month?

翻譯:如果我們,像是,試試看這個點子...然後下個月再做決定呢?

正式寫作注意:在正式報告、學術論文或法律文件中,應避免上述口語用法。建議使用更正式的詞彙,如 "test"、"experiment with"、"conduct a trial of" 或 "pilot" 來替代口語化的 "trial"。

常見短語

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

trial something

trial + [noun]

對某事物進行測試或試用

trial a new product

trial + a new product

試用新產品

trial a drug/treatment

trial + a drug/treatment

對藥物/療法進行臨床試驗

trial a system

trial + a system

測試某個系統

trial something out

trial + [noun] + out

將某事物拿出來試用或測試

be trialed in/on

be trialed + in/on + [location/group]

在某地/對某群體進行試驗

常見錯誤

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

×We will trial the new software next week.

We will trial the new software next week. (Acceptable but less common in some formal contexts. Consider 'test' or 'run a trial of'.)

在英式英語中,'trial' 作為動詞(意為測試)是可接受的,但在美式英語或某些正式語境中可能較不常見,可能被視為商業術語。學習者常誤以為此用法在所有語境都自然。更通用的動詞是 'test' 或使用名詞形式 'run a trial of'。

×She is on trial for the new position.

She is on trial for the new position. (Correct for a job probation period.) OR She is trialing for the new position. (Less common, but means 'being tested for').

學習者可能混淆 'on trial'(在審判中;在試用期)與動詞 'trial' 的用法。'On trial' 是固定片語。若想表達「正在為某職位接受測試/試用」,使用 'on trial for (a job)' 是正確的。動詞 'trial' 後通常直接接受詞(如產品、系統),較少用於人。描述人正在接受測試時,更常用 'be being tested for' 或 'be on a trial period for'。

×We need to do more trial before launching.

We need to do more trials before launching. OR We need to do more testing before launching.

'Trial' 作為名詞(意為測試、試驗)時是可數名詞。學習者常忘記在表示複數時加 's',或誤用不可數名詞的結構。當指多個具體的測試實例時,必須使用複數形式 'trials'。

×I will trial to fix the computer.

I will try to fix the computer.

學習者可能將動詞 'trial'(系統性地測試某物)與更常見、通用的動詞 'try'(嘗試做某事)混淆。'Trial' 的對象通常是產品、系統、方法等,後面直接接名詞受詞,不用 'to + verb'。'Try' 則可接 'to + verb' 表示嘗試做某個動作。

×It is a trial version free.

It is a free trial version. OR It is a trial version that is free.

當 'trial' 作為名詞前的形容詞(如 trial version, trial period)時,其他描述性形容詞(如 free, new)通常放在 'trial' 之前或使用從句。學習者可能將形容詞錯誤地放在名詞片語之後。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Trial"?What are tense/participle forms of "Trial"?
trials(3rd_singular)trialing(present_participle)trialed(past)trialed(past_participle)