plural tests
plural tests
Learner's definition of TEST
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: a set of questions or problems that are designed to measure a person's knowledge, skills, or abilities测验；测试 -
She is studying for her math/spelling/history test.她正在准备数学/拼写/历史测验。
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I passed/failed/flunked my biology test.我通过了/没通过生物测验。
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The teacher sat at his desk grading tests.老师坐在书桌旁给试卷判分。
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a driver's/driving test [=a test that is used to see if someone is able to safely drive a car]驾驶执照考试
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an IQ test智商测验
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test questions测试问题
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The test will be on [=the questions on the test will be about] the first three chapters of the book.测验范围是这本书前三章的内容。
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We took/had a test on European capitals. = (Brit) We did a test on European capitals.我们做了一次有关欧洲各国首都的测验。
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The college relies on test scores in its admissions process.这所大学录取程序的依据是考试成绩。
— see also intelligence test, rorschach test, screen test 2
a : a careful study of a part of the body or of a substance taken from the body（对身体的）检查，化验，检验 -
The test showed/revealed a problem with your liver function.化验结果显示你的肝功能异常。
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a vision/hearing test [=a test that shows how well you see/hear]视力/听力检查
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a urine test [=a test that examines a person's urine for evidence of disease or illegal drugs]尿检
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allergy tests [=tests that show what you are allergic to]过敏检测
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All applicants must pass a drug test. [=a test that examines a person's blood or urine for evidence of illegal drugs]所有申请人都必须通过药检。
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The doctor will call you with the test results.医生会打电话通知你检查结果。
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They went to the drug store to buy a pregnancy test. [=a device that reacts to a woman's urine in a way that shows whether or not she is pregnant]他们去药店买验孕试剂。
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a DNA test [=a test that examines DNA and that is used to identify someone or to show that people are relatives]*DNA检验
— see also blood test, breath test, stress test b : a careful study of a small amount of water, soil, air, etc., in order to see if its quality is good, to find out if it contains a dangerous substance, etc.（对水、土壤、空气等的）检测，检验 3
: a planned and usually controlled act or series of acts that is done to learn something, to see if something works properly, etc.试验 -
lab/laboratory tests实验室试验
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underground nuclear tests地下核试验
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a test of a new vaccine新疫苗的试验
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Taste tests revealed that people prefer this brand of cola over that one.品尝试验表明，人们对这一品牌可乐的喜爱程度超过另一个。
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As participants in the sleep study, test subjects will be kept awake for 18 hours.作为睡眠研究的参与者，受试者将有18个小时不能睡觉。
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The effects of the drug were clear when the test group was compared with the control group.把药物试验组和对照检验组进行对比，这种药的效果显而易见。
— see also road test 4
: something (such as a difficult situation or task) that shows how strong or skilled someone or something is（衡量能力或技能等的）测试 — see also acid test, litmus test
put (someone or something) to the test
: to cause (someone or something) to be in a situation that shows how strong, good, etc., that person or thing really is检验；考验 -
The team has been playing well so far, but tomorrow's game will really put them to the test. [=will really test them]到目前为止，该队一直打得很好，但明天的比赛将是对他们真正的考验。
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A trip through the desert will put the truck to the test.穿越沙漠的旅行将是对卡车的考验。
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We decided to put the idea/theory to the test [=to test the theory] with a little experiment.我们决定进行一项小实验，来验证这个说法/理论。
stand the test of time
: to continue to be important, respected, etc., for a long period of time经得起时间的考验 2 test /ˈtɛst/ verb
tests; tested; testing
tests; tested; testing
Learner's definition of TEST
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[+ object] : to use a set of questions or problems to measure someone's skills, knowledge, or abilities测验；测试 —
often + on 2
: to examine a part of the body or a substance taken from the body检查，化验，检验（身体） [+ object]
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often + for -
They tested the campers for Lyme disease.他们为露营者检测莱姆病。
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Blood samples from the animals are being tested for the presence of the virus.动物的血样正在接受检测，看其中是否存在这种病毒。
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Athletes competing in the tournament will be tested for illegal drugs.参加锦标赛的运动员们将进行违禁药物检测。
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: to examine a small amount of water, soil, air, etc., in order to see if its quality is good, if it contains a dangerous substance, etc.检测，检验（水、土壤、空气等） [+ object]
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often + for [no object]
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[+ object] : to use (something) in a planned and usually controlled way in order to see if it works properly试验 -
Only one of the vehicles they tested performed well in wet conditions.在他们测试过的车辆中，只有一种车在潮湿的环境下运行良好。
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Researchers are currently testing (the safety of) the vaccine.研究者们目前正在对疫苗（的安全性）进行试验。
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The vaccine has not been tested on humans yet.这种疫苗还没做过人体试验。
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We designed a series of experiments to test our hypothesis.我们设计了一系列的实验来验证我们的假设。
— see also field-test 5
[+ object] : to show how strong, good, etc., someone or something is in a difficult situation考验；考查 -
The stress is testing the strength of our relationship.压力正在考验我们的关系是否牢固。
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The scandal is testing the country's faith in its leadership.这一丑闻考验着国民对其领导人是否信任。
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Life's ordeals test us.生活的苦难是对我们的考验。
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You're testing my patience. [=you are starting to make me annoyed or upset]你在考验我的耐性。
— see also time-tested
test the waters
also test the water
: to do something to find out if people like or approve a possible plan, product, etc., so that you can make a decision about it（对计划、产品等）试探；摸清底细 — testable
/ˈtɛstəbəl/ adjective