what does it mean try

Try:
1. 試圖;努力[+to-v]
We'll try to improve our teaching methods.
我們要設法改進教學方法。
2. 嘗試,試行[+v-ing]
Let's try knocking at the back door.
咱們敲後邊的門試試。
3. 試驗,試用[(+out)][+v-ing]
Try this key.
試試這把鑰匙。
The method seems good but it needs to be tried out.
這個方法似乎不錯,但需要試驗一下。
4. 試著推(或開)(門,窗等)
We tried the door, but it was locked.
我們試著開門,但是門鎖上了。
5. 審理,審判[(+for)]
Their case will be tried next month.
他們的案子將在下個月開審。
6. 考驗,磨練;折磨,使苦惱
Asthma tries him a great deal.
哮喘折磨得他夠受的。
This will try your courage.
這對你的勇氣將是一個考驗。
vi.
1. 試圖;努力;試驗;嘗試
Try and eat a little.
試著吃一點吧!
n.[C]
1. 嘗試;努力
Who'd like to have a try at it?
誰想試試?
2. 【橄】持球觸地得分

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2008-07-19 15:55:02 補充：
try
同義:
vt.試圖;試驗
attempt
test
experiment
prove
verify
essay
undertake
vt.審理,審判
judge
prosecute
hear
aim
taste
endeavor
effort
struggle
shot2
offer
sample
essay2
prospect
endeavor
probation