[] test sth (out)to use or try sth to find out how well it works or to find out more information about it 检验;试验◆Our products are not tested on animals. 我们的产品没有在动物身上试验过。◆They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. 他们在欧洲开设了独家商店以测试市场情况。
[] to examine sb's knowledge or ability by asking them questions or giving them activities to do 测试;考试◆Employees are tested on their customer service skills. 对员工的客户服务技巧进行测试。
[] to be difficult and therefore need all your ability, strength, etc. 考验◆Giving the presentation in France really tested my French. 在法国作演讲的确是对我法语水平的考验。
●ˈtest for sth●ˈtest sth for sthto examine sth to see if a particular substance is present 检测是否含有某物;测试◆Has this software been tested for viruses? 这个软件经过病毒测试了吗?beta test