trial

• Formelle Untersuchung von Beweisen und Argumenten vor Gericht, um über Schuld oder Unschuld des Angeklagten zu entscheiden; auch Prüfung von Leistung, Qualität oder Eignung oder ein Probezeitraum.

A formal examination of evidence and arguments in a court of law to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant, or a test of performance, quality, or suitability.

1. Legal proceedingB1formal

   A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to decide guilt or innocence.

   Gerichtsverfahren

   • The trial lasted for three weeks.
   • The defendant was found guilty after a fair trial.
   • The lawyer prepared her case for the trial.

   Synonymecasehearinglawsuitlegal proceeding

2. Test or experimentB1formal

   A process of testing something to see if it works or is suitable.

   Test

   • We conducted a trial of the new software.
   • The clinical trial showed promising results.
   • The product is still in the trial phase.

   Synonymeassessmentcheckdry runexaminationexperimentpilottesttrial runtryout

3. Difficult experienceB2formal

   A difficult or challenging situation that tests one's patience or endurance.

   Prüfung

   • The long illness was a terrible trial for the family.
   • Losing his job was a real trial for him.
   • She endured many trials before achieving success.

   Synonymeadversityafflictionburdenchallengecrosscruciblehardshipmisfortuneordealsufferingtesttribulationtrouble

   Antonymeblessingcomfortdelightjoypleasure