| 单词 | test |
| 释义 | test test // noun, verb
■ noun [C]
ALPHA TEST, APTITUDE TEST, BETA TEST, BLIND TEST, FIELD-TEST, HALL TEST, MARKET TEST, MEANS TEST, PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST, PSYCHOMETRIC TEST, RECOGNITION TEST
1 an experiment to discover whether or how well sth works, or to find out more information about it: Market tests showed that €80 was too high a price. They demonstrated a test version of the software. I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. test engineers
❖ to conduct/do/perform/run a test ◆ a test proves/reveals/shows/suggests sth
2 an examination of sb's knowledge or ability, consisting of questions for them to answer or activities for them to do: All candidates must take an English test.
❖ to do/sit/take a test ◆ to fail/pass a test
3 a situation or an event that shows how good, strong, etc. sb/sth is: Sales of the latest model will be a key test of whether the company's change of image has worked.
a big/crucial/good/key/tough test ◆ an important/the ultimate test
IDIOMS
put sb/sth to the test to put sb/sth in a situation which will show what their true qualities are: All of her negotiating talents were put to the test.
STAND verb
■ verb
BETA-TEST
1 [+ obj] test sth (out) to use or try sth to find out how well it works or to find out more information about it: Our products are not tested on animals. They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. The software is being tested for compatibility with all operating systems.
2 [+ obj or no obj] to examine sb's knowledge or ability by asking them questions or giving them activities to do: Employees are tested on their customer service skills.
3 [+ obj] to be difficult and therefore need all your ability, strength, etc: Giving the presentation in France really tested my French.
PHRASAL VERBS
test for sth; test sth for sth to examine sth to see if a particular substance is present: Has this software been tested for viruses? |
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