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• 形容经过检验、证明有效或可靠的人或事物。

Describes something that has been tested and proven to be effective or reliable.

1. Tested and proven usefulB2formal

   Having been tested and shown to be effective or correct.

   经过验证的

   • This is a tried method for solving complex equations.
   • The recipe is a tried approach to making perfect bread.
   • They rely on tried techniques for their research.

   同义词dependableprovedprovenreliabletestedtime-testedtrusty

   反义词unprovenuntestedunverified

2. Tested and proven reliableB2formal

   Having been tested and shown to be trustworthy or dependable.

   经过考验的

   • She is a tried and trusted member of the team.
   • The company uses only tried suppliers for its materials.
   • His advice is always tried and reliable.

   同义词dependableestablishedprovenreliabletestedtime-testedtried and truetrustworthyvalidated

   反义词unprovenunreliableuntested

• 表示尝试或努力做某事的动词，涵盖试图、试一试、努力等主要含义。

A verb used to express the act of making an attempt or effort to do something.

1. AttemptA1formal

   To make an effort to do or accomplish something.

   尝试

   • I tried to call you yesterday.
   • She tried her best to win the race.
   • He tried opening the window but it was stuck.
   • They tried a new recipe for dinner.

   同义词attemptendeavoressayseekstrivestruggleundertakeventure

   反义词abandonavoidforgoignoreneglectskip

2. Test or SampleA1informal

   To use or taste something briefly to see if it suits you.

   尝试

   • Try this wine; it's excellent.
   • Try on these shoes before buying them.
   • You should try the local cuisine.
   • Let me try that game on your phone.

   同义词sampletastetesttry out

3. Examine in CourtC1formallegal

   To hear and decide on a legal case in court.

   审理

   • The judge will try the case next month.
   • The court tried the defendant for theft.
   • They tried several suspects in the trial.

   同义词adjudicatedecidedeterminehearjudge

短语动词变体try fortry ontry out