test
n
1
(a) examination or trial of the qualities, etc of a person or thing (对人或事物的)测验, 试验, 考验
an en`durance test, eg for a new engine, soldiers in training, etc 耐力试验(如对新发动机、 受训的士兵等的)
[attrib 作定语]
a `test bore, ie a hole bored into the ground to discover whether it contains mineral, oil, etc 勘察钻孔(为探测矿藏、 石油等的)
(fig 比喻) She left her purse on the table as a test of the child's honesty. 她把钱包留在桌子上来考验那孩子是否诚实.
The long separation was a test of their love. 长期分离对他们的爱情是个考验.
(b) such an examination conducted for medical purposes (医疗上的)试验, 检验, 化验: an `eye test 眼睛检查
a `blood/`urine test 验血[尿].
2 examination of a person's knowledge or ability in a particular area (对人在某方面的知识或能力的)测验, 测试, 考查
give the pupils a test in arithmetic 对小学生进行算术测验
an I`Q/in`telligence test 智商[智力]测验
a`driving-test, ie to obtain a driving licence 驾驶执照考试.
3 means or procedure for testing 试验或检验的手段或程序: a `litmus test 石蕊试验
[attrib 作定语]
a `test circuit, ie one for testing motor vehicles, etc 机动车试验环路
a test for AIDS, cancer, tetanus, etc 艾滋病、 癌、 破伤风...试验
a `pregnancy test 妊娠试验.
4 (infml 口) = test match.
5 (idm 习语) the acid test => acid1. put sb/sth to the proof/test => proof1. stand the test of `time, etc prove to be durable, reliable or of lasting value over a long period 经得起长时间的考验
fine old buildings that have stood the test of centuries 经历了数世纪的美观的建筑物. test, v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sb/sth) (for sth); ~ sth (on sb/sth) examine and measure the qualities, etc of (sb/sth) 检验和衡量(某人[某物])的品质、 质量等; 试验; 考验
testing for pollution in the water/testing the water for pollution 检验水的污染情况
a well-testedremedy 经试验证实有效的医疗法
testing nuclear weaponsunder the sea 海底核武器试验
have one's eyesight/hearing tested 视力[听力]检查
The long climb tested our powers of endurance. 那次长距离爬山考验了我们的耐力.
Many people are against new drugs being tested on animals. 很多人都反对用动物做新药试验.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (on sth) test sb's knowledge or ability (in a particular area) 测验某人(在某方面的知识或能力)
She tested the whole class on irregular verbs. 她对全班学生进行不规则动词测验.
🔁 扩展释义
*[test]n. 测试, 试验, 化验, 检验, 考验, 甲壳vt. 测试, 试验, 化验vi. 接受测验, 进行测试【医】 试验, 测验【经】 检验, 试验, 测试相关词组: put sth to the test stand the test give a test take a test test sb's ability
Could any spectacle, for instance, be more grimly whimsical than that of gunners ourselves very seriously what will happen if this twofold use of knowledge, with its ever-increasing power, continues.