剑桥高阶英汉双解词典 - test collapse

test
/test/
noun [C]
E
* a way of discovering, by questions or practical activities, what someone knows, or what someone or something can do or is like
测验，考查

1. The class are doing/having a spelling test today.
今天班里有一个拼写测验。

2. She had to take/do/sit an aptitude test before she got the job.
她先接受了能力测试后才得到这份工作。

E
* a medical examination of part of your body in order to find out how healthy it is or what is wrong with it
（体格）检查；化验

1. a blood/urine test
验血／尿检

2. an eye test
视力检查

3. a pregnancy test
妊娠检查

4. The doctors have done some tests to try and find out what's wrong with her.
医生做了一些检查，想查出她的问题出在哪里。

E
* an act of using something to find out whether it is working correctly or how effective it is
试验

1. The new missiles are currently undergoing tests.
新导弹目前正在进行试验。

A
* a situation which shows how good something is
检验；考验

1. Driving on that icy road was a real test of my skill.
在那条结了冰的路上驾车是对我驾驶技术的一次真正考验。

* a test match
锦标赛

1. Australia won the test by 197 runs.
澳大利亚以197分赢得了这次锦标赛。

/test/
noun [C]
put sth to the test
* to find out how good something is
使经受考验；检验；试验

1. Her constant questions really put my patience to the test!
她无休止的提问实在是对我耐性的考验！

/test/
verb [T]
E
* to do something in order to discover if something is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present
试验；检验；试用；检测

1. The manufacturers are currently testing the new engine.
生产厂家目前正试验这种新的引擎。

2. They tested her blood for signs of the infection.
他们验了她的血，看看是否有感染的迹象。

E
* to give someone a set of questions, in order to measure their knowledge or ability
测验，测试；考查；考试

1. Will you test me on the chemical formulae I've been learning?
你要考那些我一直在学的化学方程式吗？

A
* If a situation tests someone, it proves how good, strong, etc. they are
考验

1. That lecture really tested my powers of endurance, it was so boring.
那个讲座简直是在考验我的忍耐力，实在太枯燥了。

A
* to do a medical examination of part of someone's body or of a particular physical ability
（身体某个部位的）检查，化验

/test/
verb [T]
test the water(s)
* to find out what people's opinions of something are before you ask them to do something
试探（人们对某事的意见）

/test/
verb [T]
phrasal verb [M] test sth out
* to test something, especially a theory or an idea, to find out how it works in a practical situation or how people react to it
检验，试验（尤指理论或想法）

1. The students tested out their cost-cutting ideas in several companies.
学生在几家公司试验了他们降低成本的构想。

柯林斯COBUILD高阶英汉双解学习词典 - test collapse

test ★★★★★
1.VERB 动词检验;试验;测试 When you test something, you try it, for example by touching it or using it for a short time, in order to find out what it is, what condition it is in, or how well it works.

【语法信息】：V n

  • Either measure the temperature with a bath thermometer or test the water with your wrist...

    要么用浴用温度计测量水温，要么用手腕试一下。

  • Here the army has its ranges where Rapier missiles and other weaponry are tested...

    军方在这儿有发射场，“长剑”导弹等武器都在这里进行试验。

  • The drug must first be tested in clinical trials to see if it works on other cancers.

    这种药物必须首先经过临床测试，看它是否适用于其他癌症。

2.N-COUNT 可数名词试验;测试;检验 A test is a deliberate action or experiment to find out how well something works.

  • ...the banning of nuclear tests.

    禁止核试验

3.VERB 动词对…进行测试;考核;考查 If you test someone, you ask them questions or tell them to perform certain actions in order to find out how much they know about a subject or how well they are able to do something.

【语法信息】：V n

【语法信息】：V pron-refl

  • There was a time when each teacher spent an hour, one day a week, testing pupils in every subject...

    曾经，每个老师每周都有一天花上一小时对学生的每门功课进行测试。

  • She decided to test herself with a training run in London.

    她决定在伦敦对自己进行跑步训练的测试。

4.N-COUNT 可数名词测试(题);考试(题);考卷 A test is a series of questions that you must answer or actions that you must perform in order to show how much you know about a subject or how well you are able to do something.

  • Out of a total of 2,602 pupils only 922 passed the test...

    所有 2,602 名学生中，只有 922 名通过了测试。

  • She had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car.

    她卖了自行车，考了驾照，并买了辆汽车。

5.VERB 动词考验;试探 If you test someone, you deliberately make things difficult for them in order to see how they react.

【语法信息】：V n

  • She may be testing her mother to see how much she can take before she throws her out.

    她可能在试探她妈妈，看她能忍耐到什么程度才会把她撵出家门。

6.N-COUNT 可数名词考验;检验 If an event or situation is a test of a person or thing, it reveals their qualities or effectiveness.

【搭配模式】：usu sing

  • It is a commonplace fact that holidays are a major test of any relationship...

    度假对任何恋爱关系都是重大考验，这是常识。

  • The test of any civilised society is how it treats its minorities.

    检验一个社会是否文明的办法就是看它怎样对待其少数群体。

7.VERB 动词对…进行体检;化验;检查 If you are tested for a particular disease or medical condition, you are examined or go through various procedures in order to find out whether you have that disease or condition.

【语法信息】：be V-ed for n

【语法信息】：be V-ed

【搭配模式】：usu passive

  • My doctor wants me to be tested for diabetes...

    我的医生要我去做个检查，看是否患有糖尿病。

  • Girls in an affected family can also be tested to see if they carry the defective gene.

    染病家庭的女孩们也可以检查一下，看看是否携带这种缺陷基因。

8.N-COUNT 可数名词体检;(健康)检查 A medical test is an examination of a part of your body in order to check that you are healthy or to find out what is wrong with you.

  • If necessary X-rays and blood tests will also be used to aid diagnosis...

    如有必要，还要进行 X 光检查和验血以帮助诊断。

  • The family doctor ordered numerous, expensive medical tests, which revealed no physical problem.

    家庭医生安排了名目繁多、收费昂贵的检查，结果没有查出任何健康问题。

9.N-COUNT 可数名词(常指板球、橄榄球的)国际锦标赛 A test is a sports match between two international teams, usually in cricket, rugby union, or rugby league.

【语域标签】：BRIT 英
    10.See also:testing;acid test;breath test;means test;litmus test;test match;
      11.PHRASE 短语使经受检验;对…进行试验 If you put something to the test, you find out how useful or effective it is by using it.

      【搭配模式】：V inflects

      • The Liverpool team are now putting their theory to the test...

        利物浦队此时正在验证他们的理论。

      • Arriving at the railway station, I put local knowledge to the test and ask a taxi driver.

        到了火车站，为了检验自己对当地的了解程度，我请教了一个出租车司机。

      12.PHRASE 短语测试…的强度(或稳定性) If new circumstances or events put something to the test, they put a strain on it and indicate how strong or stable it really is.

      【搭配模式】：V inflects

      • Sooner or later, life will put the relationship to the test.

        总有一天，生活会考验这种关系是否牢固。

      13.PHRASE 短语经得住时间的考验 If you say that something will stand the test of time, you mean that it is strong or effective enough to last for a very long time.

      【搭配模式】：V inflects

      • It says a lot for her culinary skills that so many of her recipes have stood the test of time.

        她的许多食谱经受住了时间的考验，这充分证明了她的厨艺。

      14. to test the waters→see: water;

        牛津高阶英汉双解 第7版 - test collapse

        ☞ test
        test / test / nounOF KNOWLEDGE / ABILITY 知识；能力
        1. ~ (on sth) an examination of sb's knowledge or ability, consisting of questions for them to answer or activities for them to perform
           测验；考查:
           an IQ / intelligence / aptitude test
           智商/智力/能力倾向测验
           to take a test
           参加测验
           (BrE) to do a test
           参加测验
           a test on irregular verbs
           不规则动词测验
           to pass / fail a test
           通过/没有通过测验
           (BrE) a good mark in the test
           测验中取得的高分
           (NAmE) a good grade on the test
           优良的测验成绩
        ⇨ see also driving test
        ⇨ note at exam
        OF HEALTH 健康
        2. a medical examination to discover what is wrong with you or to check the condition of your health
           (医疗上的)检查,化验,检验:
           a test for AIDS
           艾滋病化验
           an eye test
           眼睛检查
           a pregnancy test
           妊娠检验
           When can I get my test results ?
           我什么时候可以拿到化验结果？
        ⇨ see also blood test , breath test
        OF MACHINE / PRODUCT, ETC. 机器、产品等
        3. an experiment to discover whether or how well sth works, or to find out more information about it
           试验；测试:
           laboratory tests
           实验室测试
           a nuclear test
           核试验
           Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water.
           测试显示水中污染物质的含量很高。
           I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing.
           我要做诊断测试,弄清为什么服务器总是不断地生故障。
        ⇨ see also acid test , blind test , field test at field-test , means test , road test
        OF STRENGTH, ETC. 实力等
        4. a situation or an event that shows how good, strong, etc. sb / sth is
           检验；考验:
           The local elections will be a good test of the government's popularity.
           地方选举将是检验政府是否得人心的一个很好的试金石。
        IN CRICKET, ETC. 板球等
        5. Test = Test match
         IDIOMS 
        ▪ put sb / sth to the 'test
           to put sb / sth in a situation which will show what their or its true qualities are
           使受考验；使受检验:
           His theories have never really been put to the test.
           他的理论从未真正经受过检验。
        ▪ stand the test of 'time
           to prove to be good, popular, etc. over a long period of time
           经得起时间的考验verbKNOWLEDGE / ABILITY 知识；能力
        1. to find out how much sb knows, or what they can do by asking them questions or giving them activities to perform
           测验；考查:
          ▪ [VN]
           We test your English before deciding which class to put you in.
           我们测验过你的英语后再决定把你分在哪一班。
           Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14.
           儿童在 7、11 和 14 岁时要接受核心课程的测验。
          ▪ [V]
           Schools use various methods of testing.
           学校采用各种各样的测试方法。
        HEALTH 健康
        2. ~ sb / sth (for sth) to examine the blood, a part of the body, etc. to find out what is wrong with a person, or to check the condition of their health
           试验；检查；化验:
          ▪ [VN]
           to test sb's eyesight / hearing
           检查某人的视力/听力
           The doctor tested him for hepatitis.
           医生对他进行了肝炎病检查。
          ▪ [V-ADJ]
           to test positive / negative
           化验呈阳性/阴性
           Two athletes tested positive for steroids.
           两名运动员的类固醇试验呈阳性。
        MACHINE / PRODUCT, ETC. 机器、产品等
        3. [VN] ~ sth (on sth / for sth) | ~ sth out to use or try a machine, substance, etc. to find out how well it works or to find out more information about it
           试验；检验；测试:
           Test your brakes regularly.
           要定期检验刹车。
           Our beauty products are not tested on animals.
           我们的美容产品不进行动物试验。
           The water is regularly tested for purity.
           水的纯度定期受到检测。
           They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market.
           他们在欧洲开了一家商店,检验一下市场情况。
        ⇨ see also field-test
        STRENGTH, ETC. 实力等
        4. [VN] to be difficult and therefore need all your strength, ability, etc.
           考验；检验:
           The long climb tested our fitness and stamina.
           那次长距离爬山是对我们健康状况和耐力的考验。
        ⇨ see also testing adj.
        ▪ test the 'waters
           to find out what the situation is before doing sth or making a decision
           摸清底细
        ⇨ more at tried
         PHRASAL VERBS 
        ▪ 'test for sth | 'test sth for sth
           to examine sth to see if a particular substance, etc. is present
           化验；检验；测试鉴定某物:
           testing for oil
           化验确定是否含油
           The software has been tested for viruses.
           这个软件已经过是否有病毒的测试。

        牛津搭配语词典 第2版 - test collapse

        test

        I. noun

        1. examination of sb's knowledge/ability

        • ADJECTIVE demanding, difficult, gruelling/grueling | easy, simple | fair, good, objective This type of exam does not provide a fair ~ of the student's knowledge. | standardized | class (BrE), take-home (AmE) listening, oral, practical, written | essay (AmE) cloze, multiple-choice | aptitude, SAT™ (in the US) | intelligence, IQ, mental | achievement, endurance, proficiency The recruits were put through a week of demanding endurance ~s. | language, memory, spelling | placement He scored well in the placement ~ and was put in the most advanced class. | driver's (AmE), driving, road (AmE) screen Three actors out of a hundred were chosen from the screen ~.

        • VERB + TEST do (BrE), sit (BrE), take I took my driving ~ last week. | review for (AmE), revise for (BrE), study for | complete | pass | fail | give, set | administer | monitor | grade (esp. AmE), mark (esp. BrE)

        • TEST + NOUN result, score | conditions As a final practice for the exam, they had to write two essays under ~ conditions. | paper, questions

        • PREPOSITION in a/the ~ (BrE), on a/the ~ (AmE) a good mark in the ~ (BrE) | a good grade on the ~ (AmE) | ~ in a ~ in mathematics | ~ on a ~ on the French Revolution

        2. experiment; medical examination

        • ADJECTIVE exhaustive (esp. BrE), extensive, rigorous, stringent, thorough | initial, preliminary | routine, standard | statistical | empirical, experimental | field, lab (informal), laboratory | successful | negative, positive | medical | screening screening ~s for cancer | diagnostic | forensic Forensic ~s showed that the man had been poisoned. | eye, sight (BrE) | hearing | blood, DNA, genetic, skin, urine | dope (esp. BrE), drug, drugs (BrE) | fitness | breath, breathalyser/Breathalyzer™ | Pap (AmE), Pap smear (AmE), smear (BrE) a campaign advising women of the need for regular Pap/smear ~s | AIDS, HIV | pregnancy | paternity | personality, psychological, psychometric | ink-blot, Rorschach | lie-detector, polygraph | means | flight, road, safety | crash | atomic, nuclear | alpha, beta The new system goes into beta ~ this month.

        • … OF TESTS number, series She had a series of blood ~s.

        • VERB + TEST have, undergo | carry out, conduct, do, perform, run Rigorous safety ~s are being carried out on the new jet. | apply, use The judge applied the wrong ~ in coming to his decision. | The ~ used in detecting the disease carries its own risks. | fail Three athletes were sent home after failing drugs ~s.

        • TEST + VERB take place | confirm sth, demonstrate sth, indicate sth, measure sth, reveal sth, show sth The urine ~ showed some sort of infection. | prove negative, prove positive | come into force The new safety ~ came into force last month. | be designed to a ~ designed to detect bowel cancer

        • TEST + NOUN result a negative/positive ~ result | data, statistics | conditions The machine refused to perform correctly under ~ conditions. | bed, platform The company is using the library as a ~ bed for its new software. | range, site protesters at nuclear ~ sites | facility | drive, flight, run He's taken the car out on a ~ run. | driver, pilot | aircraft, car | trial The new drink went down well in the ~ trials. | methods, procedures | system | performance | subject | equipment, instruments, kit, machine | samples, substances | strip Dip the ~ strip in the urine sample. | programme/program | period, phase, stage The software is still at the ~ stage. | ban negotiations on a nuclear ~ ban | session Subjects had to attend ten ~ sessions on different days. | certificate (BrE) The vehicle did not have a current ~ certificate at the time of the accident. | case This was the first action taken by a cancer sufferer against a tobacco company, and was seen as a ~ case.

        • PREPOSITION ~ for a ~ for diabetes | ~ on a ~ on the engine

        3. shows how good, strong, effective, etc. sb/sth is

        • ADJECTIVE good | critical, crucial, key, real, supreme, true, ultimate, vital (esp. BrE) a real ~ of character | serious, severe, stiff, tough | simple | objective | subjective | political

        • VERB + TEST pose, provide The calls for tax reform pose a severe ~ for the government. | put sb/sth to the ~ The pay dispute has really put her management skills to the ~. | face The new president is facing his toughest political ~ so far.

        • TEST + NOUN case

        • PHRASES the acid ~, the litmus ~ (= a way of deciding whether sth is successful or true) Whether he would accept a pay cut would be the acid ~ of his loyalty to the company. | stand the ~ of time Whether this new technology will stand the ~ of time remains to be seen.

        II. verb

        1. examine sth to find out if it is working/what it is like

        • ADVERB adequately, properly The product had not been adequately ~ed before being put on the market. | extensively, fully, rigorously, thoroughly | systematically | periodically, regularly, routinely You should ~ your brakes regularly. | independently, individually, separately | simultaneously | formally | successfully The exercise successfully ~ed the procedures for dealing with a serious oil spillage. | clinically | empirically, experimentally, scientifically the importance of empirically ~ed research | statistically | out a good way to ~ out his hypothesis

        • VERB + TEST decide to We decided to ~ the theory experimentally. | attempt to, seek to, try to | be designed to, be intended to | be used to | be difficult to It is difficult to ~ a potential cure when a disease is ill-defined.

        • PREPOSITION for Squeeze the fruit to ~ for ripeness. | on We only sell products that have not been ~ed on animals.

        • PHRASES get sth ~ed, have sth ~ed I'm having my eyes ~ed this week. | ~ negative/positive Two of the athletes ~ed positive for illegal drugs. | ~ sth to the limit The training ~ed his body to the very limit. | tried and ~ed tried and ~ed techniques

        2. require all sb's strength, ability, resources, etc.

        • ADVERB seriously, severely, sorely Neither player was seriously ~ed in the contest. | There were times when my temper was sorely ~ed.

        Test is used with these nouns as the subject: researcher
        Test is used with these nouns as the object: ability, accuracy, alarm, approach, assumption, authenticity, bomb, device, drug, effect, effectiveness, efficiency, endurance, equipment, eye, feasibility, hypothesis, idea, knowledge, limit, loyalty, microphone, missile, patience, possibility, prediction, product, proposition, prototype, quality, reflex, sample, skill, strain, strength, suitability, system, theory, validity, viability

        The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms - test collapse

        test
         see acid test; put to the test.

        牛津英语同义词学习词典 - test collapse

        test noun
        ⇨ test 1 (a blood test) ⇨ test 2 (a driving test) ⇨ criterion (a good test of the government's popularity) ⇨ game 1 (a five-day test match) ⇨ put sb/sth to the test ⇨ test 1 verb        test verb
        ⇨ test 1 (test water for purity) ⇨ test 2 (test your English)        test1

        noun

         a blood test 血液检测a driving test 驾照考试test ♦︎ experiment ♦︎ testing ♦︎ trial ♦︎ pilot studyThese are all words for a procedure carried out in order to find sth out, or see if sth works. 这些词均表示试验、测试、检查。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a test / an experiment / testing / a trial on sth◆an experiment / testing / a trial with sth◆in / during a test / an experiment / testing / a trial◆a test / an experiment / testing / a trial / a pilot study to do sth◆successful tests / experiments / testing / trials / pilot studies◆extensive / rigorous tests / experiments / testing / trials◆scientific / practical / field / laboratory / pilot / clinical / medical tests / experiments / testing / trials◆to do a test / an experiment◆to carry out / conduct a test / an experiment / testing / a trial / a pilot study◆to set up / design a test / an experiment / a trial / a pilot study◆to undergo tests / testing / trials◆tests / experiments / testing / trials / pilot studies show sth◆a test / an experiment / a trial / a pilot study demonstrates / indicates sth◆a test / an experiment / a trial suggests / proves / finds sth■ test [countable] a medical examination to discover what is wrong with sb or check the condition of their health; a procedure to discover whether or how well sth works, or to find out more information about it 检查；化验；检验；测试◆a / an eye / blood / pregnancy test眼睛检查；血液检测；妊娠检验◆He developed a simple test for diabetes.他开发了一种简单的检测糖尿病的方法。◆The hospital is doing some tests.那家医院正在做一些化验。◆Rigorous safety tests are being carried out on the new jet.正在对新型的喷气式飞机进行严格的安全测试。◆Three athletes were sent home after failing drugs tests.三名未通过药检的田径运动员被遣回。◆Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water.测试显示水中污染物含量很高。■ experiment [countable, uncountable] a scientific test that is carried out in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge; a new activity, idea or method that you try out to see what happens or what effect it has 实验；试验；尝试◆Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals.许多人不赞成在动物身上做试验。◆Facts can be established by observation and experiment.通过观察和实验可以构建事实。◆The school decided to try an experiment in single-sex education.那所学校决定进行单一性别教育试验。◆I've never cooked this before so it's a bit of an experiment.我之前从未煮过这道菜，所以这有点儿试验性质。■ testing [uncountable] the activity of testing sb/sth in order to find sth out or to see whether or how well it works 试验；测试；检查◆All our cosmetics are produced without animal testing.我们生产的所有化妆品都没有用动物来试验。◆He announced a moratorium on all nuclear testing.他宣布暂停所有核试验。■ trial [countable, uncountable] the process of testing sth, such as a drug, in order to decide whether it is safe and effective enough to be used generally; a short period in which you use sth or employ sb to see how well they perform before you make a decision about them （对药物等进行的）试验；（使用某物或聘用某人的）试用期◆The new drug is undergoing clinical trials.这种新药正在进行临床试验。◆She agreed to employ me for a trial period.她同意让我上班试用一段时期。◆The system was introduced on a trial basis.这个系统给引入试用过。◆We had the machine on trial for a week.这台机器我们已经试用了一个星期。◆They are treating the trip as a trial run for their 500-mile sponsored ride later this month.他们把这次行程看作本月晚些时候500英里赞助行的试验。■ ˈpilot study [countable] a study done on a small scale in order to see if sth is successful enough to do on a large scale 试点研究◆The Mayor's office has agreed to fund a pilot study into the plan.市长办公室同意拨款对该计划进行试点研究。test2

        noun

         a blood test 血液检测a driving test 驾照考试  ➡ See also the entry for assessment 另见assessment条test ♦︎ exam ♦︎ examination ♦︎ paper ♦︎ quiz ♦︎ oral ♦︎ practicalThese are all words for a set of questions for sb to answer or activities for them to carry out in order to see how much they know about a subject or what they can do. 这些词均表示对知识或能力的测验、考查。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a test / an exam / an examination / a quiz on sth◆a test / an exam / an examination in sth◆a written test / exam / examination / paper / quiz◆a practical test / exam / examination / paper◆a / an difficult / easy / important / final / end of year test / exam / examination◆a chemistry / geography, etc. test / exam / examination / paper / quiz / practical◆to pass / fail a test / an exam / an examination / a paper / a quiz / an oral / a practical◆to take a test / an exam / an examination / a paper / a quiz / a practical◆to do a test / an exam / an examination / a paper / a quiz◆to set / mark a test / an exam / an examination / a paper◆to grade a test / an exam / an examination / a paper / a quiz◆test / exam / examination / quiz questions■ test [countable] a set of questions for sb to answer or activities for them to carry out to in order to see how much they know about a subject or what they can do 测验；考查◆There are end of year tests in English, maths and science.年终有英语、数学和科学测验。◆ (BrE) a good mark in the test优良的测验成绩◆ (NAmE) a good grade on the test优良的测验成绩◆Is this a fair test of students' skills?这是对学生技能的公平测试吗？◆ (BrE) I took my driving test last week.我上周参加了驾照考试。◆ (NAmE) my driver's test我的驾照考试■ exam [countable] a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at a school or college, to see how much you know about a subject or what you can do （尤指学校举行的正式）考试◆ (BrE) She did well in her exams.她考试考得不错。◆ (NAmE) She did well on her exams.她考试考得不错。◆ (BrE) to mark an exam阅卷评分◆ (NAmE) to grade an exam阅卷评分◆ (BrE) I got my exam results today.我今天拿到了考试成绩。◆ (NAmE) I got my exam grades / scores today.我今天拿到了考试成绩。◆ (BrE) He's practising hard for his piano exam.他为了钢琴考试刻苦练习。■ examination [countable] (formal) an exam 考试◆Students may enter for both examinations.学生可报考这两种考试。◆There has been a fall in the number of examination candidates.考试报名人数有所下降。NOTE 辨析 Test, exam or examination?An exam is a written, spoken or practical test at school or college, usually an important one at the end of a year, semester or course of study. In the US these are often called final exams or just finals. In Britain, finals is only used to mean the exams at the end of a degree programme. Examination is a much more formal word for an exam. A test is sth that students might be given in the middle of a year, semester or course of study, covering only part of the material. Test is also usually used when it is a practical skill or physical or mental ability, rather than academic knowledge, that is being tested. * exam是学校举行的考试，形式可以是笔试、口试或操作考试，通常为年终、期末或课程结业时的重要考试。在美国，这种考试常称为final exams，或仅称finals。在英国，finals仅指学位课程结束时的考试。examination是exam正式得多的说法。test指在年度、学期或课程学习中间进行的测验，仅考查部分学习内容。test亦常指对操作技能、体能或智力，而非学术知识的测试◆an endurance test耐力测试◆an IQ test智商测试◆ (BrE) a driving test驾照考试◆ (NAmE) a driver's test驾照考试 ■ paper [countable] (BrE) a set of exam questions on a particular subject; the answers that people write to the questions 试卷；试题；答卷◆The geography paper was hard.地理试题很难。◆She spent the evening marking exam papers.她用了一个晚上批阅试卷。■ quiz (plural quizzes) [countable] (especially NAmE) a short informal test given to students 小测验◆After reading a book, students take a short reading comprehension quiz.读了一本书后，学生做了一次阅读理解小测验。◆We had a pop quiz (= one that we were not told about in advance) in math class today.我们今天的数学课进行了突击小测验。■ oral ˈɔːrəl [countable] a spoken exam 口试◆I've got my French oral on Tuesday.我星期二要参加法语口试。◆He passed the written exam, but failed the oral.他通过了笔试，但口试不及格。ⓘ In British English, an oral is usually an exam in a foreign language to test your speaking skills. In American English, an oral usually refers to a spoken exam in college in which the student answers questions in any subject. 在英式英语中，oral通常指外语考试中的口试。在美式英语中，oral通常指大学里学生回答某科目问题的口试。■ practical [countable] (BrE, rather informal) a lesson or exam in science or technology in which students have to do or make things, not just read and write about them 实习课；实践课；实验考核◆The course involves lectures, demonstrations and practicals.这门课程包括讲课、演示和实习。◆The second part of the exam is a three-hour practical.考试第二部分是三个小时的实际操作。test1

        verb

         test water for purity 检验水的纯度test your English 考查你的英语  ➡ See also the entry for try 2 另见try条第2义test ♦︎ experiment ♦︎ try sb/sth out ♦︎ pilot ♦︎ put sb/sth to the test ♦︎ screenThese words all mean to use or examine sth to find out how well it works or to check for problems. 这些词语均表示试验、检验。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to test (sb / sth) / try sth out / screen sb for sth◆to test sth / experiment / try sth out on sb / sth◆to test / screen patients◆to test a theory◆to put a theory to the test◆to fully / thoroughly test / pilot sth◆to test / screen (sb / sth) regularly / routinely◆to rigorously test sth / put sth to the test■ test [transitive] to use or examine a machine, product or substance to find out how well it works or to find out more information about it; to examine the blood, a part of the body, etc. to find out what is wrong with sb or to check the condition of their health 试验；检验；检查，化验（血液或身体部位等）◆Our beauty products are not tested on animals.我们的美容产品不用动物做试验。◆The water is regularly tested for purity.定期检测水的纯度。◆You should have your hearing tested.你应该测一测听力。◆Two athletes tested positive for steroids.两名运动员的类固醇检测呈阳性。■ experiment [intransitive] to carry out a scientific experiment or experiments; to try new things, ideas or methods to find out how successful they are or what effect they have 做试验；进行实验；尝试；试做◆Some people feel that experimenting on animals causes unnecessary suffering.有人觉得用动物做试验会带来不必要的痛苦。◆He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings.他想在自己的绘画中更多地尝试不同的质感。◆I experimented until I got the recipe just right.我不断尝试，直至找到正合适的烹饪方法为止。■ ˌtry sb/sth ˈout

        phrasal verb

        to use or test sb/sth in order to see how good or effective they are 试用（某人或某物）◆They're trying out a new presenter for the show.他们正在为这个节目试用一名新的主持人。◆I've got an idea I'd like to try out.我有个主意想尝试一下。  see also try ⇨ try 2         ■ pilot [transitive] to test a new product, system or idea with a few people or in a small area before it is introduced everywhere 试点；试行◆The recycling boxes have been successfully piloted in a number of areas.回收箱在一些地区试点过后取得成功。■ put sb/sth to the ˈtest

        idiom

        (putting, put, put)to put sb/sth in a situation which will show what their true qualities are or how good they are at sth 使受考验；使受检验◆His theories have never really been put to the test.他的理论从未真正经受过检验。◆He took her out on the ski slopes to put her skills to the test.他把她带到滑雪坡道，检验她的技能。        ■ screen [transitive, often passive] to examine or do tests on a lot of people in order to find out if they have a particular disease or illness 筛查（以检测是否有某种疾病）；检查◆Men over 55 should be regularly screened for prostate cancer.55岁以上的男人应定期做前列腺癌检查。        test2

        verb

         test water for purity 检验水的纯度test your English 考查你的英语  ➡ See also the entry for mark verb 2 另见mark动词词条第2义test ♦︎ examine ♦︎ quiz ♦︎ assessThese words all mean to check sb's knowledge or ability by asking them questions or giving them activities to carry out. 这些词均表示测验、考查知识或能力。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to test / examine / quiz / assess sb on sth◆to test / examine sb in sth■ test [transitive, intransitive] to check sb's knowledge or ability by asking them questions or giving them activities to carry out 测验；考查◆All students are tested in English and mathematics.所有学生都接受英语和数学测验。◆We test your English before deciding which class to put you in.我们测试过你的英语后再决定把你分在哪一个班。◆Schools use various methods of testing.学校采用各种各样的测试方法。■ examine [transitive] (formal) to test sb's knowledge or ability, especially in a formal or official test 考，测验（尤指以正式或官方的考试形式进行）◆The students will be examined in all subjects at the end of term.期末时学生要参加所有学科的考试。◆You are only being examined on this semester's work.只考你本学期学的课程。  see also examiner ⇨ judge noun 2 ■ quiz (-zz-) [transitive] (NAmE) to give students a short informal test 让（学生）做小测验◆You will be quizzed on chapter 6 tomorrow.明天你们将有一个第6章的小考。■ assess [transitive] to find out a student's knowledge or ability while they are doing a programme of study, by giving them written work, tests, exams or practical exercises （通过作业、测验、考试或实际练习）评估，评定（学生的知识或能力）◆Students will be assessed on their use of these skills.将评估学生运用这些技能的能力。◆The tests are used to assess individual students' ability and knowledge.这些测试用于评估学生个体的能力和知识。  see also assess ⇨ judge verb 1 , assessment ⇨ assessment

        新牛津英语同义词词典 - test collapse

        test

        noun
        1 we'll be conducting a series of scientific tests
        TRIAL , experiment, pilot study, try-out; check, examination, assessment, evaluation, appraisal, investigation, inspection, analysis, scrutiny, scrutinization, study, probe, exploration; screening; audition, screen test; technical assay.

        2 candidates may be required to take a test
        EXAM , examination; paper, set of questions; N. Amer. quiz.

        3 the test of a good sparkling wine is the length of time the bubbles last in the glass
        CRITERION , yardstick, touchstone, standard, measure, litmus test, barometer; proof, indication.

        verb
        1 during the summer, a small-scale prototype was tested | all donated blood is tested for antibodies
        TRY OUT , trial, carry out trials on, put to the test, put through its paces, experiment with, pilot;
        CHECK , examine, assess, evaluate, appraise, investigate, analyse, scrutinize, study, probe, explore; sample; screen; technical assay.

        2 such behaviour would severely test any marriage
        PUT A STRAIN ON , strain, tax, try, make demands on, stretch; drain, sap; challenge.

        Collins COBUILD English Usage - test collapse

        test

        A test is a series of questions which you answer to show how much you know about a subject. You say that someone takes or does a test of this kind.

            All candidates will be required to take an English language test.

            We did another test.

        A test is also a series of actions which you do to show how well you are able to do something. You say that someone takes a test of this kind.

            She's not yet taken her driving test.

        Note that you never say that someone `makes' a test.

        If someone is successful in a test of either kind, you say that they pass it.

            I passed my driving test in Holland.

        WARNING

        To pass a test always means to succeed in it. It does not have the same meaning as `take' or `do'.

        If someone is unsuccessful in a test, you say that they fail it.

            I told her I thought I'd failed the test.

        词源记忆 - test collapse

        test 陶器，测验，检验，测试，试验
        来自古法语test, 陶器，特指古代用于测量和检验金属元素的陶土制容器，来自拉丁语testum, 陶器，陶罐，来自terra, 土；-st, 过去分词格，词源同terrine, terrain。引申词义测量，检验等。

        词源记忆 - test collapse

        test 见证，证实
        来自古法语tester, 见证，证实，来自拉丁语testari, 作证，证实，来自PIE→*tri-st, 第三人，来自PIE→*tri, 三，词源同three, *st, 站立，词源同stand。字母r 脱落，词义演变比较umpire, 裁判，字面意思为第三人。