How do you use "trial" in a sentence?

The murder trial lasted three weeks. You can use the software for a free trial period. It was a trial getting the kids ready for school on time.

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Q: What does "trial" mean?

A legal proceeding; a test or experiment The word 'trial' has two main meanings: a formal examination in court where evidence is presented, and a test or experiment to evaluate something. 'Trial' can also mean a difficult experience that tests one's endurance.

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Meaning: A legal proceeding; a test or experiment

审判；试验

juicio; prueba, ensayo

裁判；試験、試用

재판; 시험, 시용

The word 'trial' has two main meanings: a formal examination in court where evidence is presented, and a test or experiment to evaluate something. 'Trial' can also mean a difficult experience that tests one's endurance.

「trial」有两个主要含义：在法庭上提交证据的正式审查，以及评估某事的测试或实验。'Trial'也可以指考验一个人耐力的困难经历。

La palabra «trial» tiene dos significados principales: un examen formal en un tribunal donde se presenta evidencia, y una prueba o experimento para evaluar algo. «Trial» también puede significar una experiencia difícil que pone a prueba la resistencia de uno.

「trial」には2つの主な意味があります：証拠が提示される法廷での正式な審理と、何かを評価するための試験または実験です。「Trial」は、人の忍耐力を試す困難な経験を意味することもあります。

'trial'은 두 가지 주요 의미가 있습니다. 법정에서 증거를 심리하는 공식적인 재판 절차와, 무언가를 평가하기 위한 시험이나 실험입니다. 또한 인내심을 시험하는 힘든 경험을 의미하기도 합니다.

Examples

The murder trial lasted three weeks.
谋杀案审判持续了三周。
El juicio por asesinato duró tres semanas.
殺人事件の裁判は3週間続きました。
살인 사건 재판은 3주간 계속되었습니다.
You can use the software for a free trial period.
你可以免费试用这款软件。
Puedes usar el software durante un período de prueba gratuito.
ソフトウェアを無料試用期間で使用できます。
소프트웨어를 무료 시용 기간 동안 사용할 수 있습니다.
It was a trial getting the kids ready for school on time.
让孩子们准时上学真是一场考验。
Fue una prueba conseguir que los niños estuvieran listos para la escuela a tiempo.
子供たちを時間通りに学校に行かせるのは大変でした。
아이들을 제시간에 학교에 보내는 것은 정말 힘든 일이었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Anglo-French 'trial', from 'trier' meaning 'to try'. Related to 'try'. Originally meant 'the act of testing' before developing the legal sense of 'a formal examination in court' in the 16th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal