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test sth
及物动词，直接跟被测试的对象。
We will test the new software.
我们将测试新软件。
测验；考查
tests — third person singular of test
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
测验；考查
to give someone an examination to see how much they know or how well they can do something
We will test the new software.
我们将测试新软件。
挑战,使(某物)承受压力。
To challenge, to put a strain on (something).
在烤钵或灰皿中精炼(金、银等)；进行灰吹法分析。
To refine (gold, silver, etc.) in a test or cupel; to subject to cupellation.
通过试验或某种原则、标准来检验......的真实性或质量；考验。
To put to the proof; to prove the truth, genuineness, or quality of by experiment, or by some principle or standard; to try.
对(某人)进行考试或测验,通常在学期中进行。
To administer or assign an examination, often given during the academic term, to (somebody).
test
Base
原形
tests
3rd person
第三人称单数
testing
-ing
现在分词
tested
Past
过去式
tested
Past participle
过去分词
She tests every new product.
她测试每一种新产品。
We tested the software yesterday.
我们昨天测试了这款软件。
They are testing the engine now.
他们正在测试发动机。
规则动词，过去式加-ed。
I need to test this new recipe before the party.
我需要在聚会之前试一下这个新食谱。
The mechanic tested the car's brakes thoroughly.
修理工彻底检测了这辆车的刹车。
We are testing several methods to find the best one.
我们正在试验几种方法，以便找出最好的。
及物动词，直接跟被测试的对象。
We will test the new software.
我们将测试新软件。
表示测试某物以检查某种属性。
They tested the water for contamination.
他们检测了水的污染情况。
常用搭配，后接for表示检测结果针对的项目。
She tested positive for the virus.
她病毒检测呈阳性。
表示在某对象上测试。
Do not test this method on human subjects.
不要在人身上测试这种方法。
Not this
I tested on the new software.
Use this
I tested the new software.
动词'test'是及物动词，直接接宾语，不需要介词'on'。汉语中'测试'常搭配'在...上'，但英语中'test'直接跟测试对象。
Not this
I tested for the new software.
Use this
I tested the new software.
当'test'表示'测试某物是否正常工作'时，是及物动词，直接接宾语；'test for'表示'检测是否存在'，意义不同。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
试探；摸清情况
The company is testing the waters with a new product.
这家公司正在用新产品试探市场反应。
检验假设
We need to test the hypothesis before drawing conclusions.
在得出结论之前，我们需要检验这个假设。
考验某人的耐心
The long delay really tested my patience.
长时间的延误确实考验了我的耐心。
测试产品
They test every product before shipping it.
他们在发货前测试每件产品。
检测是否有某物
The lab tested the water for bacteria.
实验室检测了水中的细菌。
检测呈阳性/阴性
He tested positive for the virus.
他检测出病毒阳性。
试探情况，摸底
I'm going to test the waters before committing to the job offer.
在决定接受这份工作之前，我要先试探一下情况。
考验；检验
The crisis really put our friendship to the test.
这场危机确实考验了我们的友谊。
经受时间的考验
A good design should stand the test of time.
好的设计应当经受住时间的考验。
耶和华考验义人，但他憎恨恶人和喜爱暴力的人。
From Psalm 11:5 (English Standard Version). Here 'tests' is the third-person singular of the verb 'test', meaning 'to put to the proof or challenge'.
出自《诗篇》11:5（英文标准版）。这里的 tests 是动词 test 的第三人称单数形式，意为“考验、检验”。
不要害怕。上帝来是要考验你们，使你们敬畏他，不致犯罪。
Moses says this to the Israelites in Exodus 20:20 after the Ten Commandments are given; 'test' is a verb meaning 'to prove or try'.
这是摩西在《出埃及记》20:20 中向以色列人说的话，背景是十诫的颁布。这里的 test 是动词，意为“试验、考验”。
Use tests naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
test音似'特斯特'，想象特别测试新方法。
语域：neutral 常见场景：education、technology、science 通常用于各种场景，比较中性
All listed words share the same stressed vowel /ɛ/ and ending /st/, thus they perfectly rhyme with "test" (pronounced /tɛst/).
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.