sample

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшую часть или количество, предназначенное для демонстрации целого, или репрезентативный пример, используемый для тестирования или анализа.

A noun referring to a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like, or a representative example used for testing or analysis.

1. Small part for testingA2formal

   A small part or quantity taken to show what the whole is like.

   Образец

   • The doctor took a blood sample for analysis.
   • They collected soil samples from the field.
   • The store gave out free samples of the new perfume.

   Синонимыexampleinstancerepresentativesnippetspecimenswatchtaste

2. Example or specimenB1formal

   A representative example of a larger group or category.

   Образец

   • This painting is a sample of his early work.
   • The survey used a sample of 500 people.
   • The museum displayed a sample of ancient pottery.

   Синонимыexampleexemplarillustrationinstancerepresentativespecimen

3. Music or audio clipB2informalart

   A short segment of sound or music used in recording or production.

   Сэмпл

   • The producer used a sample from a classic jazz track.
   • He created a beat using vocal samples.
   • The song features a sample of a famous guitar riff.

   Синонимыclipexcerptloopsnippetsound bite

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по взятию небольшой части или образца чего-либо для проверки или изучения его качества, или для получения небольшого опыта чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking a small part or specimen of something to test or examine its quality, or to experience a small amount of something.

1. Test or try a small portionB1formal

   To take a small part of something to test its quality, flavor, or characteristics.

   Попробовать

   • The chef sampled the soup before serving it.
   • We sampled several wines at the tasting event.
   • The technician sampled the water from the river for pollutants.

   Синонимыassaycheckevaluateinspectnibblesiptastetesttry

2. Test a group or populationB2formal

   To select a small group from a larger population to gather data or opinions.

   Опробовать

   • The researchers sampled 500 people for the survey.
   • They sampled the audience's reaction to the new product.
   • The company sampled customer feedback before launching the service.

   Синонимыcanvasspollsurvey

   Антонимыcensusexamine

3. Use a small part of a recordingB2informalart

   To take a short segment of a sound recording for use in a new composition.

   Сэмплировать

   • The DJ sampled a classic song for his new track.
   • The producer sampled the drum beat from an old record.
   • Many hip-hop artists sample jazz and funk music.

   Синонимыappropriateborrowliftquotereuse