词汇 | try out |
释义 | Idiom try out (for something) Theme: SUITABLE to test one's fitness for a role in a play, a position on a sports team, etc.I sing pretty well, so I thought I'd try out for the chorus.Hardly anyone else showed up to try out. Idiom try outtry out (for something) to compete for something.Jim tried out for the school play. Usage notes: usually said about competing to play on a team or perform in a show Phr V try out tries, trying, tried try out sth or try sth out to test something in order to find out if it works or to decide whether you like itThey're trying out a new security system at the bank.We're going to try out a new restaurant tonight. often + onI've got a new recipe that I'm going to try out on you. try out American & Australian to compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play by playing or performing in front of other peopleusually + forLuke's trying out for the college football team.She once tried out for the lead role in a television series. tryout noun American & AustralianThey're holding tryouts tonight for the school cheerleaders. try out1. verb To try, use, or consider something in order to make a decision or form an opinion about it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "try" and "out." The whole point of test driving a car is to try it out and see if you feel comfortable in it. Too hungry for a regular burger? Then try out our new "Ultra Burger," with eight beef patties! 2. verb To perform before an evaluator in order to be selected for a particular role or position, such as on an athletic team. I'm planning to try out for the basketball team, so I'm going to try to practice every day this summer. 3. noun A process in which one performs before an evaluator in order to be selected for a particular role or position, such as on an athletic team. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated or spelled as one word, and is sometimes pluralized ("tryouts"). The band's drummer just quit, so they're having an open tryout to select a replacement. Hey, I didn't see you at tryouts today. You didn't get cut, did you? try someone or something outto test someone or something for a while; to sample the performance of someone or something. We will try her out in the editorial department and see how she does. We will try out this employee in another department for a while. try out (for something)to audition for a part in some performance or other activity requiring skill. I intend to try out for the play. I'm going to try out, too. try out1. Undergo a qualifying test, as for an athletic team. For example, I'm trying out for the basketball team. [Mid-1900s] 2. Test or use experimentally, as in They're trying out new diesels, or We're trying out this new margarine. [Late 1800s] try outv. 1. To undergo a competitive qualifying test, as for a job or athletic team: Thirty students tried out for the soccer team, but only twenty were chosen. 2. To test or use something experimentally: Have you tried out the new automated banking system yet? I tried a new brand of toothpaste out, and I really like it. |
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