1. to attempt or make an effort to do something
嘗試，試圖做某事
I will try to finish my homework before dinner.
我會試著在晚餐前完成我的作業。
She tried to open the jar, but it was too tight.
她試著打開罐子，但它太緊了。
Don't give up, just try your best.
別放棄，盡力試試看。
Try Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
try
verb
快速理解
What does "Try" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Try"?
「try」主要表示嘗試做某事或測試某物，也可指法律上的審判。
- 1
嘗試
EN: to attempt to do something
翻譯: 嘗試做某事
- 2
測試
EN: to test or sample something
翻譯: 測試或試用某物
- 3
審判
EN: to examine evidence in a court of law
翻譯: 在法庭上審理案件
- 4
努力
EN: to make an effort or strive
翻譯: 付出努力或盡力而為
小提醒：注意「try to do」和「try doing」的細微差別：前者強調「努力嘗試去做」，後者強調「試試看某方法的效果」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Try" in English）
How to pronounce "Try" in English?"Try" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Try" from YouTube Videos
South Korea would accept Trump-Kim deal to freeze North Korea’s nuclear programme | BBC News
BBC News
“uh, provided that they don't restrict the Pyongyangs moves to try and uh their nuclear program.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Try"?How does "Try" change by context?
2. to test, sample, or use something to see if you like it or if it works
試用，品嚐，試驗
You should try this new restaurant; the food is excellent.
你應該試試這家新餐廳，食物非常美味。
He tried the software before buying it.
他在購買前試用了這個軟體。
Would you like to try on this jacket?
你想試穿這件夾克嗎？
3. to examine and decide a legal case in court
審判，審理（案件）
The judge will try the case next month.
法官將在下個月審理這個案件。
He was tried for theft and found guilty.
他因盜竊罪受審並被判有罪。
4. to put strain on or be difficult for someone or something
考驗，使…難受
The noisy children are trying my patience.
吵鬧的孩子們正在考驗我的耐心。
The steep hill tried the old car's engine.
陡峭的山坡考驗著那輛舊車的引擎。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Try"?How to make natural sentences with "Try"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| try + noun | 嘗試（某事物） | I will try the new restaurant. (我會去試試那家新餐廳。) |
| try + to + V | 努力、試圖（做某事） | He tried to open the window. (他試圖打開窗戶。) |
| try + V-ing | 試試看（做某事的感覺或效果） | Try adding some salt. (試試看加點鹽。) |
| try + for + noun | 爭取、試圖獲得 | She is trying for a promotion. (她正在爭取升職。) |
| try + out + noun | 試用、試驗 | We should try out the software first. (我們應該先試用這個軟體。) |
| try + on + noun | 試穿 | Can I try on these shoes? (我可以試穿這雙鞋嗎？) |
| try + and + V (informal) | 試著（做某事） | Try and finish your homework. (試著把你的作業做完。) |
用法說明
How is "Try" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Try"?
try doing vs try to do
- try doing 表示「嘗試某種方法或手段」，看看它是否有效或能解決問題。重點在於「試驗某種做法」。
- try to do 表示「努力、設法去做某事」，強調付出努力去完成一個動作或達成一個目標，但可能成功也可能不成功。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換，但細微差別在於 try doing 偏向「實驗性」，而 try to do 偏向「目的性」。 EN: Try restarting the computer to fix the problem. 翻譯: 試著重新啟動電腦來解決問題。
EN:I will try to finish the report by 5 PM.
翻譯:我會設法在下午五點前完成報告。
總結建議
一般來說，當表示「嘗試某種解決方案」時用 try doing，表示「努力達成某個目標」時則用 try to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Try" and similar words?How to choose "Try" vs alternatives?
try vs attempt
「try」較口語、通用，指一般的嘗試；「attempt」較正式，常指困難或需努力的事。
try vs test
「try」強調嘗試行動或體驗；「test」強調檢驗性能、效果或知識。
try vs endeavor
「try」是普通用詞；「endeavor」是正式用詞，指付出巨大、真誠的努力。
口語用法
How is "Try" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Try"?
引述
在轉述他人建議或想法時，常用 "try + V-ing" 來表達。 EN: My friend said, "Try adding a bit of salt." 翻譯: 我朋友說：「試著加一點鹽。」
EN:The instructor told us, "Try focusing on your breathing."
翻譯:教練告訴我們：「試著專注在你的呼吸上。」
語氣強調
在口語中，常用 "try and + V" 來加強鼓勵或決心的語氣，比 "try to" 更口語化。 EN: I'll try and finish this by tonight. 翻譯: 我會盡力在今晚前完成這個。
EN:You should try and see it for yourself.
翻譯:你應該親自去看看。
停頓填充
在思考或猶豫時，"try" 可用來引出一個可能的選項或建議，作為對話中的填充詞。 EN: Hmm, maybe we could try... the Italian place on the corner? 翻譯: 嗯，或許我們可以試試…轉角那家義大利餐廳？
EN:If that doesn't work, we can always try... asking for help.
翻譯:如果那行不通，我們總是可以試試…尋求幫助。
注意：上述口語用法（尤其是 "try and + V" 及作為停頓填充）在正式書寫或學術文章中應避免使用，建議改用標準的 "try to + V" 或更正式的措辭。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Try"?What fixed phrases with "Try" should I remember?
try to do something
try to + VERB
嘗試做某事
try doing something
try + VERB-ing
試試看（做某事）以觀其效
try something out
try out + NOUN
試用；試驗
try something on
try on + NOUN (clothes)
試穿（衣物）
try for something
try for + NOUN
努力爭取；試圖達到
give it a try
give (something) a try
試一試
try hard
try hard / try one's best
努力嘗試；盡力而為
try again
try again
再試一次
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Try"?Which "Try" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I tried to cook, but it was fun.
✓I tried cooking, and it was fun.
使用 'try + V-ing' 表示嘗試做某事看看結果如何（實驗性質）。使用 'try to + V' 表示努力、試圖去做某事（常暗示困難或不一定成功）。
×I will try and finish the report tonight.
✓I will try to finish the report tonight.
在正式書寫或標準英語中，應用 'try to + V' 來表示「試圖做某事」。'try and + V' 是口語或非正式用法，應避免在正式寫作或考試中使用。
×This cake is delicious. You should try.
✓This cake is delicious. You should try it.
當 'try' 意思是「品嚐、試用」某個具體事物時，是及物動詞，後面必須接受詞（it, this, that, the cake 等）。
×Try if you can solve this puzzle.
✓Try to solve this puzzle. / See if you can solve this puzzle.
'Try' 後面不直接接 'if' 或 'whether' 子句。應改用 'try to + V' 或使用其他動詞如 'see', 'check', 'find out' 等來引導 'if/whether' 子句。
×I went to the store for trying to buy milk.
✓I went to the store to try to buy milk. / I went to the store to buy milk.
表達目的時，應用 'to + V'，而不是 'for + V-ing'。'For' 後面通常接名詞或動名詞表示用途，但不直接用於表示「為了嘗試做某事」這個動作目的。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Try"?What are tense/participle forms of "Try"?
tries(3rd_singular)trying(present_participle)tried(past)tried(past_participle)