experimenting

柯林斯词典

名词读作ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt。动词读作ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛnt。

1. N-VAR An experiment is a scientific test done in order to discover what happens to something in particular conditions. 实验
The astronauts are conducting a series of experiments to learn more about how the body adapts to weightlessness. 那些宇航员正在进行一系列实验，以便更多地了解人体如何适应失重状态。
2. V-I If you experiment with something or experiment on it, you do a scientific test on it in order to discover what happens to it in particular conditions. 做实验
In 1857 Mendel started experimenting with peas in his monastery garden. 1857年孟德尔开始在其修道院菜园里用豌豆做实验。
The scientists have experimented on the tiny neck arteries of rats. 那些科学家已在老鼠细小的颈动脉上做了实验。
3. experimentationN-UNCOUNT 实验
...the ethical aspects of animal experimentation. …动物实验的伦理视角。
4. N-VAR An experiment is the trying out of a new idea or method in order to see what it is like and what effects it has. 尝试
As an experiment, we bought Ted a watch. 作为尝试，我们给特德买了块手表。
5. V-I To experiment means to try out a new idea or method to see what it is like and what effects it has. 尝试
...if you like cooking and have the time to experiment. …如果你喜欢烹饪并且有时间尝试的话。
6. experimentationN-UNCOUNT 尝试
Decentralization and experimentation must be encouraged. 权力下放和尝试必须予以鼓励。