test noun ⇨test1 (a blood test)⇨test2 (a driving test)⇨criterion (a good test of the government's popularity)⇨game1 (a five-day test match)⇨put sb/sth to the test⇨test1verbtest verb ⇨test1 (test water for purity)⇨test2 (test your English)
test1
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a blood test血液检测a driving test驾照考试test ♦︎ experiment ♦︎ testing ♦︎ trial ♦︎ pilot studyThese are all words for a procedure carried out in order to find sth out, or see if sth works.这些词均表示试验、测试、检查。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a test / an experiment / testing / a trial on sth◆an experiment / testing / a trial with sth◆in / during a test / an experiment / testing / a trial◆a test / an experiment / testing / a trial / a pilot study to do sth◆successful tests / experiments / testing / trials / pilot studies◆extensive / rigorous tests / experiments / testing / trials◆scientific / practical / field / laboratory / pilot / clinical / medical tests / experiments / testing / trials◆to do a test / an experiment◆to carry out / conduct a test / an experiment / testing / a trial / a pilot study◆to set up / design a test / an experiment / a trial / a pilot study◆to undergo tests / testing / trials◆tests / experiments / testing / trials / pilot studies show sth◆a test / an experiment / a trial / a pilot study demonstrates / indicates sth◆a test / an experiment / a trial suggests / proves / finds sth■test [countable] a medical examination to discover what is wrong with sb or check the condition of their health; a procedure to discover whether or how well sth works, or to find out more information about it检查；化验；检验；测试◆a / an eye / blood / pregnancy test眼睛检查；血液检测；妊娠检验◆He developed a simple test for diabetes.他开发了一种简单的检测糖尿病的方法。◆The hospital is doing some tests.那家医院正在做一些化验。◆Rigorous safety tests are being carried out on the new jet.正在对新型的喷气式飞机进行严格的安全测试。◆Three athletes were sent home after failing drugs tests.三名未通过药检的田径运动员被遣回。◆Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water.测试显示水中污染物含量很高。■experiment [countable, uncountable] a scientific test that is carried out in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge; a new activity, idea or method that you try out to see what happens or what effect it has实验；试验；尝试◆Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals.许多人不赞成在动物身上做试验。◆Facts can be established by observation and experiment.通过观察和实验可以构建事实。◆The school decided to try an experiment in single-sex education.那所学校决定进行单一性别教育试验。◆I've never cooked this before so it's a bit of an experiment.我之前从未煮过这道菜，所以这有点儿试验性质。■testing [uncountable] the activity of testing sb/sth in order to find sth out or to see whether or how well it works试验；测试；检查◆All our cosmetics are produced without animal testing.我们生产的所有化妆品都没有用动物来试验。◆He announced a moratorium on all nuclear testing.他宣布暂停所有核试验。■trial [countable, uncountable] the process of testing sth, such as a drug, in order to decide whether it is safe and effective enough to be used generally; a short period in which you use sth or employ sb to see how well they perform before you make a decision about them（对药物等进行的）试验；（使用某物或聘用某人的）试用期◆The new drug is undergoing clinical trials.这种新药正在进行临床试验。◆She agreed to employ me for a trial period.她同意让我上班试用一段时期。◆The system was introduced on a trial basis.这个系统给引入试用过。◆We had the machine on trial for a week.这台机器我们已经试用了一个星期。◆They are treating the trip as a trial run for their 500-mile sponsored ride later this month.他们把这次行程看作本月晚些时候500英里赞助行的试验。■ˈpilot study [countable] a study done on a small scale in order to see if sth is successful enough to do on a large scale试点研究◆The Mayor's office has agreed to fund a pilot study into the plan.市长办公室同意拨款对该计划进行试点研究。
test2
noun
a blood test血液检测a driving test驾照考试➡ See also the entry for ⇨ assessment另见assessment条test ♦︎ exam ♦︎ examination ♦︎ paper ♦︎ quiz ♦︎ oral ♦︎ practicalThese are all words for a set of questions for sb to answer or activities for them to carry out in order to see how much they know about a subject or what they can do.这些词均表示对知识或能力的测验、考查。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a test / an exam / an examination / a quiz on sth◆a test / an exam / an examination in sth◆a written test / exam / examination / paper / quiz◆a practical test / exam / examination / paper◆a / an difficult / easy / important / final / end of year test / exam / examination◆a chemistry / geography, etc. test / exam / examination / paper / quiz / practical◆to pass / fail a test / an exam / an examination / a paper / a quiz / an oral / a practical◆to take a test / an exam / an examination / a paper / a quiz / a practical◆to do a test / an exam / an examination / a paper / a quiz◆to set / mark a test / an exam / an examination / a paper◆to grade a test / an exam / an examination / a paper / a quiz◆test / exam / examination / quiz questions■test [countable] a set of questions for sb to answer or activities for them to carry out to in order to see how much they know about a subject or what they can do测验；考查◆There are end of year tests in English, maths and science.年终有英语、数学和科学测验。◆ (BrE) a good mark in the test优良的测验成绩◆ (NAmE) a good grade on the test优良的测验成绩◆Is this a fair test of students' skills?这是对学生技能的公平测试吗？◆ (BrE) I took my driving test last week.我上周参加了驾照考试。◆ (NAmE) my driver's test我的驾照考试■exam [countable] a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at a school or college, to see how much you know about a subject or what you can do（尤指学校举行的正式）考试◆ (BrE) She did well in her exams.她考试考得不错。◆ (NAmE) She did well on her exams.她考试考得不错。◆ (BrE) to mark an exam阅卷评分◆ (NAmE) to grade an exam阅卷评分◆ (BrE) I got my exam results today.我今天拿到了考试成绩。◆ (NAmE) I got my exam grades / scores today.我今天拿到了考试成绩。◆ (BrE) He's practising hard for his piano exam.他为了钢琴考试刻苦练习。■examination [countable] (formal) an exam考试◆Students may enter for both examinations.学生可报考这两种考试。◆There has been a fall in the number of examination candidates.考试报名人数有所下降。NOTE辨析 Test, exam or examination?An exam is a written, spoken or practical test at school or college, usually an important one at the end of a year, semester or course of study. In the US these are often called final exams or just finals. In Britain, finals is only used to mean the exams at the end of a degree programme. Examination is a much more formal word for an exam. A test is sth that students might be given in the middle of a year, semester or course of study, covering only part of the material. Test is also usually used when it is a practical skill or physical or mental ability, rather than academic knowledge, that is being tested. * exam是学校举行的考试，形式可以是笔试、口试或操作考试，通常为年终、期末或课程结业时的重要考试。在美国，这种考试常称为final exams，或仅称finals。在英国，finals仅指学位课程结束时的考试。examination是exam正式得多的说法。test指在年度、学期或课程学习中间进行的测验，仅考查部分学习内容。test亦常指对操作技能、体能或智力，而非学术知识的测试◆an endurance test耐力测试◆an IQ test智商测试◆ (BrE) a driving test驾照考试◆ (NAmE) a driver's test驾照考试■paper [countable] (BrE) a set of exam questions on a particular subject; the answers that people write to the questions试卷；试题；答卷◆The geography paper was hard.地理试题很难。◆She spent the evening marking exam papers.她用了一个晚上批阅试卷。■quiz(pluralquizzes) [countable] (especially NAmE) a short informal test given to students小测验◆After reading a book, students take a short reading comprehension quiz.读了一本书后，学生做了一次阅读理解小测验。◆We had a pop quiz(= one that we were not told about in advance) in math class today.我们今天的数学课进行了突击小测验。■oral / /ˈɔːrəl/ / [countable] a spoken exam口试◆I've got my French oral on Tuesday.我星期二要参加法语口试。◆He passed the written exam, but failed the oral.他通过了笔试，但口试不及格。ⓘ In British English, an oral is usually an exam in a foreign language to test your speaking skills. In American English, an oral usually refers to a spoken exam in college in which the student answers questions in any subject.在英式英语中，oral通常指外语考试中的口试。在美式英语中，oral通常指大学里学生回答某科目问题的口试。■practical [countable] (BrE, ratherinformal) a lesson or exam in science or technology in which students have to do or make things, not just read and write about them实习课；实践课；实验考核◆The course involves lectures, demonstrations and practicals.这门课程包括讲课、演示和实习。◆The second part of the exam is a three-hour practical.考试第二部分是三个小时的实际操作。
criterion
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criterion ♦︎ standard ♦︎ test ♦︎ measure ♦︎ benchmark ♦︎ guide ♦︎ guideline ♦︎ gauge ♦︎ yardstick ♦︎ normThese are all words for amounts, or levels of quality, that are used to help you estimate or judge sb/sth.这些词均表示用来评判的标准、准则、尺度。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a criterion / measure / benchmark / yardstick / norm for sth◆by any criteria / standard / measure / yardstick◆against the criteria / standard / benchmark / yardstick / norm◆a useful criterion / test / measure / benchmark / guide / gauge / guideline / yardstick◆(an) objective criterion / standards / test / measure / guide◆(a) general standards / measure / guide / guideline◆(a) reliable test / measure / guide / gauge / guidelines◆to serve as a criterion / measure / guide / gauge / guideline / yardstick◆to provide a criterion / standard / measure / benchmark / guide / yardstick◆to set / establish criteria / a standard / the benchmark / norms■criterion / /kraɪˈtɪəriən; NAmEkraɪˈtɪriən/ (pluralcriteria) [countable] a principle or level of quality by which sth is judged or by the help of which a decision is made（评判或作决定的）标准，准则，尺度◆The sole criterion is the market price of the land.唯一的标准是土地的市场价格。◆What are the criteria used in evaluating student performance?评定学生表现的准则是什么？◆The listing in the guide is proof that the restaurant meets certain criteria.在指南中榜上有名，证明这家餐馆达到了一定水准。■standard [countable, usually plural] a level of quality that is normal or acceptable for a particular person or in a particular situation（正常）水平；（应有的）标准，水准◆No matter how hard I tried I could never reach their standards.无论怎样努力，我总是达不到他们的标准。◆You'd better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live.要想找个便宜的地方住，你最好降低标准。◆I don't know if it's up to your standards.我不知道这是否符合你的标准。◆It was a simple meal, by Eddie's standards.按埃迪的标准，那不过是顿便饭。◆The equipment was slow and heavy by modern standards.按现代标准，这设备又缓慢又笨重。■test [countable] a situation or event that shows how good, strong, etc. sb/sth is检验；考验◆The local elections will be a good test of the government's popularity.地方选举对政府是否得人心将是一个很好的检验。◆The game against Dundee will be a real test of character for us.与邓迪队的比赛对我们的意志将是一次真正的考验。◆The latest pay dispute has really put her management skills to the test.最近的薪酬纠纷确实让她的管理才能受到了考验。■measure [countable] a way of judging or measuring sth; a sign of the size or strength of sth判断；衡量；尺度；程度◆Exam results are only one measure of a school's success.考试成绩只是衡量学校水平的一个标准。◆Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension?这个测试是判断阅读理解能力的好方法吗？◆Her hand trembled slightly, a measure of her anxiety.她的手微抖，表明她感到焦虑。■benchmark /ˈbentʃmɑːk; NAmEˈbentʃmɑːrk/ [countable] something that can be measured and used as a standard that other things can be compared with基准◆The German recycling system is seen as a benchmark for schemes throughout Europe.德国的回收制度被视为全欧洲回收体系的标准。◆The central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate four times.中央银行已经四次调低基准利率。■guide [countable, usually singular] something that gives you enough information to be able to make a decision about sth or form an opinion指导原则；参考标准◆As a general guide, large dogs need more exercise than small ones.一般来说，大型犬比小型犬需要更多的运动。◆These figures should be taken as a rough guide.应该把这些数字看作大致的标准。■guideline /ˈgaɪdlaɪn/ / [countable] something that can be used to help you make a decision or form an opinion参考◆These prices are a guideline only.这些价格仅供参考。◆It may help to have a few guidelines to follow.有些规则可循，也许会有帮助。NOTE辨析 Guide or guideline?There is very little difference in meaning between these two words. Guide is often used in situations where being exact is less important; guideline is often used in business situations, where it is impossible to be exact, but still important to be as nearly right as possible. Guide is not usually used in the plural.这两个词含义差别很小。guide常用于不需要特别精确的场合，guideline常用于不可能精确但要尽量准确的商业场合。guide通常不用复数形式◆It may help to have a few guides to follow.■gauge (NAmE alsogage) / /geɪdʒ/ / [countable, usually singular] (written, especially business尤用于商业) a thing, event or fact that can be used to estimate or judge sth依据；尺度；标准◆The company was regarded as a gauge of Britain's industrial well-being.这家公司被视为衡量英国工业发展状况的指标。 see also gauge ⇨ estimateverb, gauge ⇨ judgeverb1■yardstick /ˈjɑːdstɪk; NAmEˈjɑːrdstɪk/ [countable] something that can be measured and used as a standard that other things can be compared with衡量标准；准绳◆Exam results are not the only yardstick of a school's performance.考试成绩并非衡量学校水平的唯一标准。◆Rates of progress are difficult to compare without a common yardstick.没有共同的标准，进步的快慢不好比较。NOTE辨析 Benchmark or yardstick?A benchmark is usually the particular standard that is used or recommended for measuring a particular thing; a yardstick is more often one of several possible standards that can be used. * benchmark通常指衡量特定事物的特定标准；yardstick则多指可以采用的几种标准之一。■norm [countable] a required or agreed standard, level or amount标准；定额；定量◆The level of background radioactivity is well below international norms.本底辐射强度远低于国际标准。
game1
noun
a game of football/chess/cards足球／国际象棋／纸牌比赛ball/party games球类运动；聚会游戏game ♦︎ match ♦︎ final ♦︎ test ♦︎ tie ♦︎ fixture ♦︎ play-off ♦︎ fight ♦︎ round ♦︎ replay ♦︎ boutThese are all words for sports events where people or teams compete against each other.这些词均表示赛事、比赛。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a game / match / final / test / tie / fixture / play-off / fight / replay / bout against / between / with sb◆an exciting game / match / final / tie / fight◆a tough game / match / tie / fixture / fight / bout◆a big game / match◆a home game / match / test / tie / fixture◆an away game / match / tie / fixture◆a / an international / friendly game / match / fixture◆a football game / match / final / fixture◆a tennis game / match / final◆a rugby game / match / test◆a cricket match / test◆to win / lose a game / match / final / test / tie / play-off / fight / replay / bout◆to play a game / a match / in a final / a test / a tie / a fixture / a round◆to go to / see / watch a game / match / final / test / tie / play-off / fight / replay■game [countable] a sports event or other activity in which people or teams compete against each other体育赛事；比赛◆a game of chess国际象棋比赛◆Will he be available for Saturday's game against the Bears?他能参加周六对熊队的比赛吗？■match [countable] (especially BrE) a sports event in which people or teams compete against each other体育比赛；竞赛◆They're playing an important match against Chelsea on Saturday.星期六他们和切尔西队有一场重要比赛。◆I'll probably watch the match on TV.我可能会在电视上看那场比赛。NOTE辨析 Game or match?Game has a wider range of uses than match: it is used to talk about team sports, or activities in which individuals play against each other. * game的用法比match更为广泛，可指团队运动或个人间的对抗性活动◆a game of football / chess / cards足球／国际象棋／纸牌比赛However, it is not used so often in this meaning to talk about individual sports such as tennis: a game in tennis has a more particular meaning, as one part of a tennis match. In British English match is used to talk about individual or team sports but not other activities.不过，表达此义时，game不常指网球等个人运动，而要用tennis match（网球比赛）。game在网球运动中有特定的意思，指比赛的一局。在英式英语中，match指个人或团队的体育运动，但不指其他活动◆a chess/cards matchIn American English match is used for individual sports, but game is preferred for team sports.在美式英语中，match用于指个人运动，game更多指团队运动 (BrE) ◆a football match足球比赛 (BrE, NAmE) ◆a football game足球比赛You can say a game of football or a football game/match but not◆a match of footballChess game is less frequent than a game of chess; in British English a card game is a type of card game, such as bridge or poker, not an occasion when people play cards, but in American English it can be either.可以说 a game of football或a football game/match，但不说a match of football。一般用a game of chess，较少用chess game。a card game在英式英语中指某种牌类比赛，如桥牌或扑克，而非众人玩牌的场合，但在美式英语中指二者皆可。■final [countable] the last in a series of games or competitions in which the winner is decided决赛◆She reached the final of the 100m hurdles.她取得了100米跨栏的决赛资格。◆The players met in last year's final.这些选手在去年的决赛上相遇过。◆The country will stage next year's World Cup finals(= the last few games in the competition).明年的世界杯决赛将在该国进行。■test ( Test) ( ˈtest match) [countable] (BrE) (in cricket or rugby) a match played between the teams of two different countries, usually as part of a series of matches on a tour（板球或橄榄球的）国家队间的比赛（常为一系列巡回比赛的一部分）◆They played well in the first test against South Africa.他们在对南非的第一场国际锦标赛中打得不错。■tie [countable] (BrE) (in sport, especially football) a match that is part of a larger competition（尤指足球等运动的）淘汰赛◆It was the first leg of the Cup tie between Leeds and Roma.那是利兹队和罗马队在优胜杯淘汰赛中的第一轮比赛。 see also tie ⇨ drawnoun■fixture / /ˈfɪkstʃə(r)/ / [countable] (BrE) a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place（定期定点举行的）体育活动，体育节◆There are plans to make the race an annual fixture.已有计划使该赛事成为一年一度的体育活动。◆It will be difficult to fit the match into an already crowded fixture list(= list of planned matches to be played).将该比赛纳入已经非常紧凑的赛程表会比较困难。■ˈplay-off (BrE) (NAmEplayoff) [countable](in sport) a match or series of matches between two teams or players with equal points or positions to decide the winner（运动比赛中平分后决出胜负的）附加赛，季后赛◆Britain now face a play-off for the bronze medal against South Korea.英国现在将要进行一场和韩国角逐铜牌的附加赛。ⓘ In many US sports the playoffs are the part of the season, after the regular sports season is over, when the best teams play each other for the title.在美国的许多运动项目中，playoff是赛季的一部分，指常规赛季结束后成绩最好的运动队之间的争冠比赛◆It looks like the Red Sox and the Yankees will meet in the playoffs again this year.看来红袜队和扬基队今年又要在季后赛中相遇了。■fight [countable] a match between two people in a sport in which people fight with their hands or bodies, such as boxing or wrestling（拳击、摔跤等）搏击比赛◆He is unbeaten in 34 fights.他连续34场搏击比赛保持不败。◆He has lined up a world title fight against Lewis.他已经安排了一场和刘易斯对决的世界冠军争霸赛。■round [countable] a complete game of golf; a complete way around a course in some other sports, such as showjumping(= riding a horse and jumping over a set of fences)（高尔夫球、马术场地障碍赛等的）一轮比赛，一局◆We played a round of golf.我们打了一场高尔夫球。◆It was the first horse to jump a clear round.这是干净利落地完成整套跳跃表演的第一匹马。■replay / /ˈriːpleɪ/ / [countable] (BrE) a match that is played again because neither side won in the previous match（因未决出胜负而进行的）重赛◆They scored a late goal to force a replay.他们终场前进了一球，不得不进行重赛。■bout / /baʊt/ / [countable] a match between two people in a fighting sport such as boxing or wrestling（拳击、摔跤等）搏击比赛◆It was hailed as one of the best heavyweight bouts of recent times.这被誉为近年来最精彩的重量级拳击比赛之一。
test1
verb
test water for purity检验水的纯度test your English考查你的英语➡ See also the entry for ⇨ try2另见try条第2义test ♦︎ experiment ♦︎ try sb/sth out ♦︎ pilot ♦︎ put sb/sth to the test ♦︎ screenThese words all mean to use or examine sth to find out how well it works or to check for problems.这些词语均表示试验、检验。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to test (sb / sth) / try sth out / screen sb for sth◆to test sth / experiment / try sth out on sb / sth◆to test / screen patients◆to test a theory◆to put a theory to the test◆to fully / thoroughly test / pilot sth◆to test / screen (sb / sth) regularly / routinely◆to rigorously test sth / put sth to the test■test [transitive] to use or examine a machine, product or substance to find out how well it works or to find out more information about it; to examine the blood, a part of the body, etc. to find out what is wrong with sb or to check the condition of their health试验；检验；检查，化验（血液或身体部位等）◆Our beauty products are not tested on animals.我们的美容产品不用动物做试验。◆The water is regularly tested for purity.定期检测水的纯度。◆You should have your hearing tested.你应该测一测听力。◆Two athletes tested positive for steroids.两名运动员的类固醇检测呈阳性。■experiment [intransitive] to carry out a scientific experiment or experiments; to try new things, ideas or methods to find out how successful they are or what effect they have做试验；进行实验；尝试；试做◆Some people feel that experimenting on animals causes unnecessary suffering.有人觉得用动物做试验会带来不必要的痛苦。◆He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings.他想在自己的绘画中更多地尝试不同的质感。◆I experimented until I got the recipe just right.我不断尝试，直至找到正合适的烹饪方法为止。■ˌtry sb/sth ˈout
phrasal verb
to use or test sb/sth in order to see how good or effective they are试用（某人或某物）◆They're trying out a new presenter for the show.他们正在为这个节目试用一名新的主持人。◆I've got an idea I'd like to try out.我有个主意想尝试一下。 see also try ⇨ try2■pilot [transitive] to test a new product, system or idea with a few people or in a small area before it is introduced everywhere试点；试行◆The recycling boxes have been successfully piloted in a number of areas.回收箱在一些地区试点过后取得成功。■put sb/sth to the ˈtest
idiom
(putting, put, put)to put sb/sth in a situation which will show what their true qualities are or how good they are at sth使受考验；使受检验◆His theories have never really been put to the test.他的理论从未真正经受过检验。◆He took her out on the ski slopes to put her skills to the test.他把她带到滑雪坡道，检验她的技能。■screen [transitive, often passive] to examine or do tests on a lot of people in order to find out if they have a particular disease or illness筛查（以检测是否有某种疾病）；检查◆Men over 55 should be regularly screened for prostate cancer.55岁以上的男人应定期做前列腺癌检查。
test2
verb
test water for purity检验水的纯度test your English考查你的英语➡ See also the entry for ⇨ markverb2另见mark动词词条第2义test ♦︎ examine ♦︎ quiz ♦︎ assessThese words all mean to check sb's knowledge or ability by asking them questions or giving them activities to carry out.这些词均表示测验、考查知识或能力。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to test / examine / quiz / assess sb on sth◆to test / examine sb in sth■test [transitive, intransitive] to check sb's knowledge or ability by asking them questions or giving them activities to carry out测验；考查◆All students are tested in English and mathematics.所有学生都接受英语和数学测验。◆We test your English before deciding which class to put you in.我们测试过你的英语后再决定把你分在哪一个班。◆Schools use various methods of testing.学校采用各种各样的测试方法。■examine [transitive] (formal) to test sb's knowledge or ability, especially in a formal or official test考，测验（尤指以正式或官方的考试形式进行）◆The students will be examined in all subjects at the end of term.期末时学生要参加所有学科的考试。◆You are only being examined on this semester's work.只考你本学期学的课程。 see also examiner ⇨ judgenoun2■quiz(-zz-) [transitive] (NAmE) to give students a short informal test让（学生）做小测验◆You will be quizzed on chapter 6 tomorrow.明天你们将有一个第6章的小考。■assess[transitive] to find out a student's knowledge or ability while they are doing a programme of study, by giving them written work, tests, exams or practical exercises（通过作业、测验、考试或实际练习）评估，评定（学生的知识或能力）◆Students will be assessed on their use of these skills.将评估学生运用这些技能的能力。◆The tests are used to assess individual students' ability and knowledge.这些测试用于评估学生个体的能力和知识。 see also assess ⇨ judgeverb1, assessment ⇨ assessment