experiment

英 [ɪk'sperɪm(ə)nt; ek-] 美[ɪk'sperɪmənt]

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复数: experiments;第三人称单数: experiments;过去式: experimented;过去分词: experimented;现在分词: experimenting;

1、experi- + -ment.

experiment 实验

ex-, 向外。-per, 尝试，试验，词源同peril, empiricism.

experiment (n.): mid-14c., "action of observing or testing; an observation, test, or trial;" also "piece of evidence or empirical proof; feat of magic or sorcery," from Old French esperment "practical knowledge, cunning; enchantment, magic spell; trial, proof, example; lesson, sign, indication," from Latin experimentum "a trial, test, proof, experiment," noun of action from experiri "to test, try" (see experience (n.)).
experiment (v.): late 15c., from experiment (n.). Intransitive sense by 1787. Related: Experimented; experimenting.

1. He is always eager for new experiences and ever-willing to experiment.: 他总是渴望拥有新的经历，而且永远愿意尝试。

2. This was demonstrated in a laboratory experiment with rats.: 在实验室用老鼠进行的实验证明了这一点。

3. Ellis bristles at accusations that Berkeley's experiment is ill-conceived.: 埃利斯对有人指责伯克利的实验考虑不够周密感到气愤。

4. He believes that students should be encouraged to experiment with bold ideas.: 他认为应该鼓励学生们将大胆的观念付诸试验。