experiment

英 [?k'sper?m(?)nt; ek-] 美[?k'sper?m?nt]

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復數:?experiments;第三人稱單數:?experiments;過去式:?experimented;過去分詞:?experimented;現在分詞:?experimenting;

1、experi- + -ment.

experiment 實驗

ex-, 向外。-per, 嘗試，試驗，詞源同peril, empiricism.

experiment (n.): mid-14c., "action of observing or testing; an observation, test, or trial;" also "piece of evidence or empirical proof; feat of magic or sorcery," from Old French esperment "practical knowledge, cunning; enchantment, magic spell; trial, proof, example; lesson, sign, indication," from Latin experimentum "a trial, test, proof, experiment," noun of action from experiri "to test, try" (see experience (n.)).
experiment (v.): late 15c., from experiment (n.). Intransitive sense by 1787. Related: Experimented; experimenting.

1. He is always eager for new experiences and ever-willing to experiment.: 他總是渴望擁有新的經歷，而且永遠愿意嘗試。

2. This was demonstrated in a laboratory experiment with rats.: 在實驗室用老鼠進行的實驗證明了這一點。

3. Ellis bristles at accusations that Berkeley's experiment is ill-conceived.: 埃利斯對有人指責伯克利的實驗考慮不夠周密感到氣憤。

4. He believes that students should be encouraged to experiment with bold ideas.: 他認為應該鼓勵學生們將大膽的觀念付諸試驗。