How do you use "try" in a sentence?

I'll try to finish by tomorrow. Would you like to try some of this cake? She tried on several dresses before choosing one.

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Q: What does "try" mean?

To make an attempt; to test something; to examine in court 'Try' means to attempt something, to test or sample, or to examine legally. 'Try on' means to test clothes for fit; 'try out' means to test or audition. In rugby, a 'try' is worth five points. 'Give it a try' encourages an attempt.

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Meaning: To make an attempt; to test something; to examine in court

尝试，试验，审判

intentar, probar, juzgar

試みる、試す、審理する

시도하다, 시험해 보다, 재판하다

'Try' means to attempt something, to test or sample, or to examine legally. 'Try on' means to test clothes for fit; 'try out' means to test or audition. In rugby, a 'try' is worth five points. 'Give it a try' encourages an attempt.

「try」意味着尝试、测试或试用，或在法律上审理。「try on」意味着试穿；「try out」意味着测试或试演。

«Try» significa intentar algo, probar o examinar legalmente. «Try on» significa probarse ropa; «try out» significa probar o hacer una audición.

「try」は何かを試みる、テストする、または法的に審理することを意味します。「try on」は試着、「try out」はテストやオーディションを意味します。

'Try'는 무언가를 시도하다, 시험하거나 맛보다, 또는 법적으로 심리하다라는 뜻이다. 'Try on'은 옷이 맞는지 입어 보다, 'try out'은 시험하거나 오디션을 보다라는 뜻이다. 럭비에서 'try'는 5점짜리 득점이다. 'Give it a try'는 시도를 권유하는 표현이다.

Examples

I'll try to finish by tomorrow.
我会尽量在明天之前完成。
Intentaré terminar para mañana.
明日までに終わらせるようにします。
내일까지 끝내도록 해볼게요.
Would you like to try some of this cake?
你想尝尝这个蛋糕吗？
¿Te gustaría probar un poco de este pastel?
このケーキを食べてみませんか？
이 케이크 좀 드셔 보시겠어요?
She tried on several dresses before choosing one.
她试了好几件连衣裙才选了一件。
Se probó varios vestidos antes de elegir uno.
彼女は一着を選ぶ前にいくつかのドレスを試着した。
그녀는 하나를 고르기 전에 여러 벌의 드레스를 입어 보았다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'trier' meaning 'to sift' or 'to sort out', possibly from Late Latin 'tritare' (to grind). The original legal sense of 'trying' a case — sifting evidence to find truth — gave rise to the general 'attempt' meaning.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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