experiment

• vi.尝试；进行实验
• n.实验，试验；尝试

ex-, 向外。-per, 尝试，试验，词源同peril, empiricism.

experiment (n.)

mid-14c., "action of observing or testing; an observation, test, or trial;" also "piece of evidence or empirical proof; feat of magic or sorcery," from Old French esperment "practical knowledge, cunning; enchantment, magic spell; trial, proof, example; lesson, sign, indication," from Latin experimentum "a trial, test, proof, experiment," noun of action from experiri "to test, try" (see experience (n.)).

experiment (v.)

late 15c., from experiment (n.). Intransitive sense by 1787. Related: Experimented; experimenting.

1. He is always eager for new experiences and ever-willing to experiment.

他总是渴望拥有新的经历，而且永远愿意尝试。

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2. This was demonstrated in a laboratory experiment with rats.

在实验室用老鼠进行的实验证明了这一点。

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3. Ellis bristles at accusations that Berkeley's experiment is ill-conceived.

埃利斯对有人指责伯克利的实验考虑不够周密感到气愤。

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4. He believes that students should be encouraged to experiment with bold ideas.

他认为应该鼓励学生们将大胆的观念付诸试验。

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5. He re-ran the experiment every which way he could.

他用尽所有可能的方法重复做这个实验。

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