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try
(trī)v. tried (trīd), try·ing, tries (trīz)
v.tr.
1. To make an effort to do or accomplish (something); attempt: tried to ski.
2.
a. To taste, sample, or otherwise test in order to determine strength, effect, worth, or desirability: Try this casserole.
b. To make an effort to open (a closed door or window).
3. Law
a. To conduct the trial of (a legal claim): to try a negligence case.
b. To put (an accused person) on trial.
4. To subject to great strain or hardship; tax: The last steep ascent tried my every muscle.
5. To melt (lard, for example) to separate out impurities; render.
v.intr.
To make an effort; strive: I know it's not easy, but keep trying!
n. pl. tries (trīz)
Phrasal Verbs: 1. An attempt; an effort.
2. Sports In Rugby, an act of advancing the ball past the opponent's goal line and grounding it there for a score of three points.
try on
1. To don (a garment) to test its fit.
2. To test or use experimentally.
try out
Idioms: 1. To undergo a competitive qualifying test, as for a job or athletic team.
2. To test or use experimentally.
try (one's) hand
To attempt to do something for the first time: I tried my hand at skiing.
try (one's) fortune
To make an effort or take a risk to be successful, especially as a newcomer.
[Middle English trien, to pick out, separate (right from wrong), test, attempt, from Old French trier, to pick out; akin to Provençal and Catalan triar, to pick out, of unknown origin.]
Usage Note: The phrase try and is commonly used as a substitute for try to, as in Could you try and make less noise? A number of grammarians have labeled the construction incorrect. To be sure, the usage is associated with informal style and strikes an inappropriately conversational note in formal writing. In our 2005 survey, just 55 percent of the Usage Panel accepted the construction in the sentence Why don't you try and see if you can work the problem out for yourselves?
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try
(traɪ)vb, tries, trying or tried
1. (when: tr, may take an infinitive, sometimes with to replaced by and) to make an effort or attempt: he tried to climb a cliff.
2. (often foll by: out) to sample, test, or give experimental use to (something) in order to determine its quality, worth, etc: try her cheese flan.
3. (tr) to put strain or stress on: he tries my patience.
4. (tr; often passive) to give pain, affliction, or vexation to: I have been sorely tried by those children
5. (Law)
a. to examine and determine the issues involved in (a cause) in a court of law
b. to hear evidence in order to determine the guilt or innocence of (an accused)
c. to sit as judge at the trial of (an issue or person)
6. (Cookery) (tr) to melt (fat, lard, etc) in order to separate out impurities
7. (Mining & Quarrying) obsolete (usually foll by: out) to extract (a material) from an ore, mixture, etc, usually by heat; refine
n, pl tries
8. an experiment or trial
9. an attempt or effort
10. (Rugby) rugby the act of an attacking player touching the ball down behind the opposing team's goal line, scoring five or, in Rugby League, four points
11. (American Football) American football Also called: try for a point an attempt made after a touchdown to score an extra point by kicking a goal or, for two extra points, by running the ball or completing a pass across the opponents' goal line
[C13: from Old French trier to sort, sift, of uncertain origin]
Usage: The use of and instead of to after try is very common, but should be avoided in formal writing: we must try to prevent (not try and prevent) this happening
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try
(traɪ)v. tried, try•ing, v.t.
1. to attempt to do or accomplish: Try running a mile a day.
2. to test the effect or result of (often fol. by out): tried a new recipe.
3. to endeavor to evaluate by experiment or experience: to try a new field.
4. to sample, taste, or test, as in order to evaluate.
5. to examine and determine judicially, esp. to determine the guilt or innocence of (a person).
6. to put to a severe test; subject to strain, as of endurance: trying one's patience.
7. to attempt to open (a door, window, etc.) in order to find out whether it is locked.
8. to melt down (fat, blubber, etc.) to obtain the oil; render (usu. fol. by out).
9. Archaic. to determine the truth or right of (a quarrel or question) by test or battle.
v.i. 10. to make an attempt or effort; strive: You must try harder.
11. try on, to put on (an article of clothing) in order to judge its appearance and fit.
12. try out,
n. a. to test.
b. to compete for a position or role, as by taking part in a test or trial.
13. an attempt or effort.
14. a score of usu. four points in rugby earned by advancing the ball to or beyond the opponent's goal line.
[1250–1300; Middle English trien to try (a legal case) < Anglo-French trier, Old French: to sift, cull]
usage.: The phrase try and is often used where try to is expected: Try and stop me. Though try and is found in all levels of speech and writing, it is sometimes considered inappropriate in formal contexts.
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try
- beseech - First meant "search for, try to obtain."
- emulate - Means "try to equal or surpass, especially by copying."
- experience, experiment, expert - Experience, experiment and expert derive from Latin experiri, "try."
- quorum - First the genitive plural of Latin qui, "who," it originally referred to the "number of justices who need be present to try a case."
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try
– attemptBoth these words can be verbs or nouns. The other forms of try are tries, trying, tried.
1. 'try' used as a verb
If you try to do something, you make an effort to do it.
My sister tried to cheer me up.
He was trying his best to understand.
You can also try and do something. There is no difference in meaning, but try and do is used in conversation and less formal writing. In formal English, use try to do.
Try and see how many of these questions you can answer.
Please try and help me to cope with this.
We must try and understand.
Be Careful!
You can only use and after the base form of try – that is, when you are using it as an imperative or infinitive, or after a modal. You cannot say, for example, 'I was trying and help her' or 'I was trying and helping her'.
If you try doing something, you do it in order to find out how useful, effective, or enjoyable it is.
He tried changing the subject.
Have you ever tried painting?
2. 'attempt' used as a verb
If you attempt to do something, you try to do it. Attempt is a more formal word than try.
Some of the crowd attempted to break through the police lines.
Rescue workers attempted to cut him from the crashed vehicle.
Be Careful!
You don't say 'The crowd attempted and break through or 'The crowd attempted breaking through'.
3. 'try' and 'attempt' used as nouns
When someone tries to do something, you can refer to what they do as a try or an attempt. Try is normally used only in conversation and less formal writing. In formal English, you usually talk about an attempt.
After a few tries they gave up.
The young birds manage to fly several kilometres at their first attempt.
You say that someone has a try at something or gives something a try.
You've had a good try at it.
'I'll go and see him in the morning.' – 'Yes, give it a try.'
You say that someone makes an attempt to do something.
He made an attempt to call Courtney; she wasn't in.
Two recent reports made an attempt to assess the success of the project.
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try
Past participle: tried
Gerund: trying
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try
Scored when a player runs through the defense to touch a ball down in the opponents’ in-goal area; worth four points in Rugby Union, three in Rugby League.
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| Noun | 1. |  try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"batting - (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base best - the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best" worst - the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of; "it was the worst he had ever done on a test" activity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity" bid, play - an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention" fling, go, offer, whirl, crack, pass - a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl" essay - a tentative attempt foray - an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); "scientists' forays into politics" contribution, share, part - the part played by a person in bringing about a result; "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work" liberation - the attempt to achieve equal rights or status; "she worked for women's liberation" mug's game - a futile or unprofitable endeavor power play, squeeze play, squeeze - an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away" seeking - an attempt to acquire or gain something stab, shot - informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting" shot - an attempt to score in a game struggle, battle - an energetic attempt to achieve something; "getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition" takeover attempt - an attempt to take control of a corporation |
| Verb | 1. |  try - make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"pick up the gauntlet, take a dare - be dared to do something and attempt it act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel" struggle, fight - make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath" have a go, give it a try - make an attempt at something; "I never sat on a horse before but I'll give it a go" grope - search blindly or uncertainly; "His mind groped to make the connection" endeavor, endeavour, strive - attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy" give it a try, give it a whirl - try; "let's give it a whirl!" adventure, gamble, run a risk, take a chance, take chances, risk, chance, hazard - take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" lay on the line, put on the line, risk - expose to a chance of loss or damage; "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"; "She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong" |
| 2. |  try - put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"pass judgment, evaluate, judge - form a critical opinion of; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people" verify, control - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?" float - circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with; "The Republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform" field-test - test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used; "The Army field tested the new tanks" | |
| 3. |  try - put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"; "The judge tried both father and son in separate trials"decide, make up one's mind, determine - reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations" court-martial - subject to trial by court-martial | |
| 4. |  try - take a sample of; "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes"ingest, consume, have, take in, take - serve oneself to, or consume regularly; "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee" degust - taste with relish; "degust this wonderful soup" | |
| 5. |  try - examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California" | |
| 6. |  try - give pain or trouble to; "I've been sorely tried by these students" | |
| 7. |  try - test the limits of; "You are trying my patience!"afflict - cause great unhappiness for; distress; "she was afflicted by the death of her parents" rack - stretch to the limits; "rack one's brains" | |
| 8. | try - melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities; "try the yak butter"; "render fat in a casserole" cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife" | |
| 9. |  try - put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice; "Try on this sweater to see how it looks" |
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try
verb
1. attempt, seek, aim, undertake, essay, strive, struggle, endeavour, have a go, go for it (informal), make an effort, have a shot (informal), have a crack (informal), bend over backwards (informal), do your best, go for broke (slang), make an attempt, move heaven and earth, bust a gut (informal), give it your best shot (informal), have a stab (informal), break your neck (informal), exert yourself, make an all-out effort (informal), knock yourself out (informal), have a whack (informal), do your damnedest (informal), give it your all (informal), rupture yourself (informal) He secretly tried to block her advancement in the Party.
2. experiment with, try out, put to the test, test, taste, examine, investigate, sample, evaluate, check out, inspect, appraise It's best not to try a new recipe on such an important occasion.
3. judge, hear, consider, examine, adjudicate, adjudge, pass judgement on The case was tried in Tampa, a changed venue with an all-white jury.
noun
try something out test, experiment with, appraise, put to the test, taste, sample, evaluate, check out, inspect, put into practice She knew I wanted to try the boat out at the weekend.
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try
verb1. To make an attempt to do or make:
try out
noun
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Translations
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تـَجْرِبَةتَجْرِبَه، مُحاوَلَه، إخْتِباريُجَرِّبُيُجَرِّب، يَخْتَبِريُحاكِم، يُقاضي
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kokeillayrittääyrityskokeilusyyttää
isprobatipokušajpokušati
hárompontos gól
dæmaòaî aî skora markreynareyna áreyna, prófa
･･･を試すトライ努める努力挑戦する
노력시도하다하려고 하다
nenuleidžiantis rankų žmogusprimatuotiprisimatuoti
mēģinājumsmēģinātnobaudītpārbaudīttiesāt
napínaťtrojka
pokusitipomeritiposkusposkusitipostaviti pred sodišče
försökförsökaprovatestachans
พยายามลองความพยายาม
denemekgayret etmekgirişmetaşırmaktecrübe etmek
cố gắngsự thửthử
try
[traɪ]A. N
1. (= attempt) → intento m, tentativa f
after several tries they gave up → tras varios intentos or varias tentativas, se dieron por vencidos
it was a good try - better luck next time → no lo conseguiste pero no estuvo mal - otra vez será
nice try Dave, but I know you're lying → no cuela, Dave, sé que estás mintiendo
to give sth a try → intentar (hacer) algo
she's out at the moment - give her a try in half an hour → en este momento ha salido, pero llámela dentro de media hora
let me have a try → déjame intentarlo
they're going to have another try at the summit when the weather improves → van a volver a intentar llegar a la cumbre cuando el tiempo mejore
it's worth a try → vale or merece la pena intentarlo
after several tries they gave up → tras varios intentos or varias tentativas, se dieron por vencidos
it was a good try - better luck next time → no lo conseguiste pero no estuvo mal - otra vez será
nice try Dave, but I know you're lying → no cuela, Dave, sé que estás mintiendo
to give sth a try → intentar (hacer) algo
she's out at the moment - give her a try in half an hour → en este momento ha salido, pero llámela dentro de media hora
let me have a try → déjame intentarlo
they're going to have another try at the summit when the weather improves → van a volver a intentar llegar a la cumbre cuando el tiempo mejore
it's worth a try → vale or merece la pena intentarlo
2. (= trial)
to give sth a try [+ product, food, experience] → probar algo
you'll never know what snake is like if you don't give it a try → nunca sabrás a qué sabe la serpiente si no la pruebas
to give sb a try → darle una oportunidad a algn, poner a algn a prueba
we'll give her a try for a week → le daremos una semana de prueba
these new burgers are worth a try → vale or merece la pena probar estas nuevas hamburguesas
to give sth a try [+ product, food, experience] → probar algo
you'll never know what snake is like if you don't give it a try → nunca sabrás a qué sabe la serpiente si no la pruebas
to give sb a try → darle una oportunidad a algn, poner a algn a prueba
we'll give her a try for a week → le daremos una semana de prueba
these new burgers are worth a try → vale or merece la pena probar estas nuevas hamburguesas
B. VT
1. (= attempt) → intentar
you've only tried three questions → sólo has intentado hacer tres preguntas
to try to do sth → intentar hacer algo, tratar de hacer algo
he was shot while trying to escape → lo dispararon mientras intentaba escapar or trataba de escapar
I tried not to think about it → intenté no pensar en ello, traté de no pensar en ello
try not to cough → procura no toser, procura contener la tos
he was trying his best not to laugh → estaba haciendo todo lo posible por no reírse
it's trying to rain → tiene ganas como de llover
you've only tried three questions → sólo has intentado hacer tres preguntas
to try to do sth → intentar hacer algo, tratar de hacer algo
he was shot while trying to escape → lo dispararon mientras intentaba escapar or trataba de escapar
I tried not to think about it → intenté no pensar en ello, traté de no pensar en ello
try not to cough → procura no toser, procura contener la tos
he was trying his best not to laugh → estaba haciendo todo lo posible por no reírse
it's trying to rain → tiene ganas como de llover
2. (= try out, sample) → probar
have you tried these olives? → ¿has probado estas aceitunas?
to try doing sth → probar a hacer algo
have you tried soaking the curtains in vinegar? → ¿has probado a poner las cortinas en remojo con vinagre?
try turning the key → da vuelta a la llave y a ver qué pasa, prueba a or intenta darle la vuelta a la llave
you try bringing up four children on your own! → ¡prueba tú a criar cuatro niños solo!
I'll try anything once → siempre estoy dispuesto a probarlo todo, al menos una vez
we've tried everything but the car still won't start → lo hemos intentado or probado todo, pero el coche todavía no arranca
see also hand A10
see also size 1
have you tried these olives? → ¿has probado estas aceitunas?
to try doing sth → probar a hacer algo
have you tried soaking the curtains in vinegar? → ¿has probado a poner las cortinas en remojo con vinagre?
try turning the key → da vuelta a la llave y a ver qué pasa, prueba a or intenta darle la vuelta a la llave
you try bringing up four children on your own! → ¡prueba tú a criar cuatro niños solo!
I'll try anything once → siempre estoy dispuesto a probarlo todo, al menos una vez
we've tried everything but the car still won't start → lo hemos intentado or probado todo, pero el coche todavía no arranca
see also hand A10
see also size 1
3. (= attempt to work) [+ door handle] → tirar de; [+ telephone number] → intentar llamar a
he tried the phone but the line was dead → intentó usar el teléfono pero no había línea
he tried the door - to his surprise it opened → intentó abrir la puerta - para su sorpresa se abrió
he tried the phone but the line was dead → intentó usar el teléfono pero no había línea
he tried the door - to his surprise it opened → intentó abrir la puerta - para su sorpresa se abrió
4. (= inquire at) we tried three hotels but they had no room → preguntamos en tres hoteles pero no tenían habitación
have you tried the local music shops? → ¿lo has buscado en las tiendas de música del barrio?
have you tried the local music shops? → ¿lo has buscado en las tiendas de música del barrio?
5. (= put to the test) [+ person, strength, patience] → poner a prueba
why not try him for the job? → ¿por qué no ponerle a prueba en el puesto?
he was tried and found wanting → fue sometido a prueba y resultó ser deficiente
it would try the patience of a saint → pondría a prueba la paciencia de un santo
to try one's luck → probar suerte
to try sth on sb → probar algo con algn
they haven't tried the drug on humans yet → todavía no han probado la droga con personas
I tried the idea on a couple of people → le comenté la idea a un par de personas
they have been sorely tried (liter) → han sufrido mucho
these things are sent to try us → estas cosas nos las manda el Señor para ponernos a prueba
why not try him for the job? → ¿por qué no ponerle a prueba en el puesto?
he was tried and found wanting → fue sometido a prueba y resultó ser deficiente
it would try the patience of a saint → pondría a prueba la paciencia de un santo
to try one's luck → probar suerte
to try sth on sb → probar algo con algn
they haven't tried the drug on humans yet → todavía no han probado la droga con personas
I tried the idea on a couple of people → le comenté la idea a un par de personas
they have been sorely tried (liter) → han sufrido mucho
these things are sent to try us → estas cosas nos las manda el Señor para ponernos a prueba
C. VI he didn't even try → ni siquiera lo intentó
you're not trying! → ¡no estás poniendo todo tu empeño!
try again! → ¡vuelve a intentarlo!
try as I might I couldn't persuade her → por más que intenté persuadirla no lo conseguí
I couldn't have done that (even) if I'd tried → no podría haber hecho eso ni (siquiera) queriendo
you could do it if you tried → podrías hacerlo si lo intentaras
(just) you try! → ¡hazlo y verás!, ¡atrévete (y verás)!
to try and do sth → intentar hacer algo, tratar de hacer algo
I ought to try and get some sleep → debería tratar de or intentar dormir un rato
to try one's (very) best, try one's (very) hardest → poner todo su empeño, hacer todo lo posible
it is not for lack or want of trying → no será porque no se ha intentado
see also succeed A1
you're not trying! → ¡no estás poniendo todo tu empeño!
try again! → ¡vuelve a intentarlo!
try as I might I couldn't persuade her → por más que intenté persuadirla no lo conseguí
I couldn't have done that (even) if I'd tried → no podría haber hecho eso ni (siquiera) queriendo
you could do it if you tried → podrías hacerlo si lo intentaras
(just) you try! → ¡hazlo y verás!, ¡atrévete (y verás)!
to try and do sth → intentar hacer algo, tratar de hacer algo
I ought to try and get some sleep → debería tratar de or intentar dormir un rato
to try one's (very) best, try one's (very) hardest → poner todo su empeño, hacer todo lo posible
it is not for lack or want of trying → no será porque no se ha intentado
see also succeed A1
try for VI + PREP → intentar conseguir, tratar de conseguir
he's going to try for a place at university → va tratar de or va intentar conseguir una plaza en la universidad
they're trying for a baby → van a por un bebé
he's going to try for a place at university → va tratar de or va intentar conseguir una plaza en la universidad
they're trying for a baby → van a por un bebé
try on VT + ADV
2. (Brit) (fig) to try it on: she's trying it on to see how far she can push you → lo está haciendo para ver hasta cuánto aguantas
take no notice, he's just trying it on → no le hagas caso, sólo está intentando quedarse contigo
don't try anything on with me! → ¡no intentes quedarte conmigo!
take no notice, he's just trying it on → no le hagas caso, sólo está intentando quedarse contigo
don't try anything on with me! → ¡no intentes quedarte conmigo!
try out
A. VT + ADV [+ machine, new product, method] → probar; [+ new employee] → poner a prueba
try it out on yourself first → pruébelo con usted mismo primero
try it out on yourself first → pruébelo con usted mismo primero
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try
[ˈtraɪ] n
(= attempt) → tentative f
After a few tries, he gave up → Après plusieurs tentatives, il a laissé tomber.
it's worth a try → ça vaut la peine d'essayer
to have a try → essayer
to give sth a try → essayer qch
After a few tries, he gave up → Après plusieurs tentatives, il a laissé tomber.
it's worth a try → ça vaut la peine d'essayer
to have a try → essayer
to give sth a try → essayer qch
(RUGBY) → essai m
vt
(= attempt) → essayer
to try to do sth → essayer de faire qch
I tried to persuade him to stay → J'ai essayé de le convaincre de rester.
to try one's best, to try one's hardest → faire de son mieux
to try to do sth → essayer de faire qch
I tried to persuade him to stay → J'ai essayé de le convaincre de rester.
to try one's best, to try one's hardest → faire de son mieux
(= test out) [+ new method, new technique, new car, recipe] → essayer
Have you tried snowboarding? → As-tu essayé le snowboard?
to try doing sth → essayer de faire qch
Have you tried snowboarding? → As-tu essayé le snowboard?
to try doing sth → essayer de faire qch
(when trying to find sth) [+ shop, library] → essayer
Have you tried the local music shops? → Est-ce que tu as essayé les disquaires du coin?
Have you tried the local music shops? → Est-ce que tu as essayé les disquaires du coin?
(= attempt to open) [+ door, window] → essayer d'ouvrir
(= strain) [+ sb's patience] → mettre à l'épreuve, éprouver
(LAW) [+ person, case] → juger
vi → essayer
to try hard → faire des efforts
You're not trying hard enough → Tu ne fais pas suffisamment d'efforts.
to try again → retenter, réessayer
to try hard → faire des efforts
You're not trying hard enough → Tu ne fais pas suffisamment d'efforts.
to try again → retenter, réessayer
try for
vt [+ baby] → essayer d'avoir; [+ gold medal] → essayer de décrochertry on
vt to be trying it on (British) → tenter le coup
try out
vt [+ product] → essayer; [+ system, machine] → mettre à l'essaitry out for
vt (mainly US) [+ role in play] → passer une audition pour, auditionner pour
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try
n
(= attempt) → Versuch m; to have a try → es versuchen; let me have a try → lass mich mal versuchen!, lass mich mal! (inf); to have a try at doing something → (sich daran) versuchen, etw zu tun, (es) probieren, etw zu tun; have another try (at it) → versuchs noch mal; I’ll give it a try (= will attempt it) → ich werde es mal versuchen; (= will test it out) → ich werde es ausprobieren; I’ll give him a try → ich werde ihm eine Chance geben; it was a good try → das war schon ganz gut; it’s worth a try → es ist einen Versuch wert; at the first try → beim ersten Versuch, auf Anhieb; can I have a try at your bicycle? → kann ich mal dein Rad ausprobieren?
vt
(= attempt) → versuchen; you have only tried two questions → du hast dich nur an zwei Fragen versucht (inf), → du hast nur zwei Fragen zu beantworten versucht; to try one’s hardest or one’s best → sein Bestes tun or versuchen; do try to understand → bitte versuche doch zu verstehen!; I’ve given up trying to help him → ich habe es aufgegeben, ihm helfen zu wollen; it’s trying to snow (inf) → es sieht aus, als würde es schneien; the sun’s trying to come out → es sieht so aus, als wollte die Sonne rauskommen; to try one’s hand at something → etw probieren; I’ll try anything once → ich probiere alles einmal; just you try it! (= you dare) → versuchs bloß!
(= try out) new detergent, bicycle etc → ausprobieren; job applicant → eine Chance geben (+dat), → es versuchen mit (inf); glue, aspirin → es versuchen mit; (= try to buy or get sth at) newsagent, next door → es versuchen (bei); (= try to open) door, window → ausprobieren; I can’t shut this case — try sitting on it → ich kriege diesen Koffer nicht zu — setz dich doch mal drauf! (inf); you could try seeing whether John would help → Sie könnten doch John mal um Hilfe angehen; I’ve tried everything → ich habe alles versucht or probiert; try whether … → probieren Sie, ob …; try this for size → probieren Sie mal, ob dieser/diese etc passt; (fig inf) → wie wärs denn damit? (inf); to try one’s strength → seine Kraft erproben
(= sample, taste) beer, olives → probieren
(= test) courage, patience → auf die Probe stellen; (= strain) eyes → anstrengen; he was tried and found wanting (liter) → er wurde gewogen und zu leicht befunden; (just) try me! (inf) → wetten?, wetten dass?; they have been sorely tried → sie sind schwer geprüft (worden); these things are sent to try us → ja, ja, das Leben ist nicht so einfach ? tried-and-tested
(Jur) person → vor Gericht stellen; case → verhandeln; he is being tried for theft → er steht wegen Diebstahls vor Gericht
vi → versuchen; try and arrive on time → versuch mal, pünktlich zu sein; try as he might, he didn’t succeed → sosehr er es auch versuchte or sosehr er sich auch bemühte, er schaffte es einfach nicht; he didn’t even try → er hat sich (dat) → überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben; (= didn’t attempt it) → er hat es überhaupt nicht versucht; you can’t say I didn’t try → du kannst nicht sagen, ich hätte es nicht versucht ? succeed
try
:try-on
tryout
n (of machine etc) → Erprobung f; (of car) → Probefahrt f; (Ftbl etc) → Probespiel nt; (of applicant) → Probezeit f; (of actor) → Probevortrag m; to give somebody a try → jdm eine Chance geben; to give something a try → etw ausprobieren
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try
[traɪ]1. n
a. (attempt) → tentativo, prova
to give sth a try → provare qc
why don't you give the exam a try? → perché non provi a fare l'esame?
to have a try (at doing sth) → provare (a fare qc)
it's worth a try → vale la pena di tentare
to give sth a try → provare qc
why don't you give the exam a try? → perché non provi a fare l'esame?
to have a try (at doing sth) → provare (a fare qc)
it's worth a try → vale la pena di tentare
b. (Rugby) → meta
2. vt
a. (usu + infin) to try to do sth (attempt) → provare a fare qc; (seek) → cercare di fare qc
to try one's (very) best or one's (very) hardest → mettercela tutta
to try one's (very) best or one's (very) hardest → mettercela tutta
b. (sample, experiment with, method, car, food) → provare
why not try him for the job? → perché non gli fai fare una prova?
try pressing that switch → prova a schiacciare quell'interruttore
why not try him for the job? → perché non gli fai fare una prova?
try pressing that switch → prova a schiacciare quell'interruttore
c. (test, strength, vehicle, machine) → verificare, collaudare; (tax, strain, patience, person) → mettere alla prova; (eyes) → affaticare
to try one's hand at sth (fig) → cimentarsi in qc
to try one's hand at sth (fig) → cimentarsi in qc
d. (Law) to try sb (for sth) → processare qn (per qc)
try for vi + prep → mirare a
try on vt + adv
a. (clothes, shoes) → provare
b. (Brit) (fam) to try it on (with sb) → cercare di farla (a qn)
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
try
(trai) verb1. to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc). He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!
2. to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc. She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.
3. to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law. The prisoners were tried for murder.
4. to test the limits of; to strain. You are trying my patience.
noun – plural tries – 1. an attempt or effort. Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.
2. in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line. Our team scored three tries.
ˈtrier noun a person who keeps on trying, who does not give up. He's not very good, but he's a trier.
ˈtrying adjective1. difficult; causing strain or anxiety. Having to stay such a long time in hospital must be very trying.
2. (of people) stretching one's patience to the limit; annoying. She's a very trying woman!
try on to put on (clothes etc) to see if they fit. She tried on a new hat.
try out to test (something) by using it. We are trying out new teaching methods.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
try
→ تـَجْرِبَة, يُجَرِّبُ pokus, pokusit se, vyzkoušet forsøg, forsøge, prøve ausprobieren, Versuch, versuchen προσπάθεια, προσπαθώ intentar, probar, tentativa kokeilla, yrittää, yritys essai, essayer isprobati, pokušaj, pokušati prova, provare ･･･を試す, 努める, 努力 노력, 시도하다, 하려고 하다 poging, proberen, uitproberen forsøk, forsøke, prøve próba, spróbować, wypróbować experimentar, tentar, tentativa попытка, пробовать, пытаться försök, försöka, prova ความพยายาม, พยายาม, ลอง çaba, çabalamak, denemek cố gắng, sự thử, thử 尝试, 试图Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
try
n. prueba, ensayo;
v. probar, ensayar, hacer una prueba; intentar;
to ___ out → probar, someter a prueba;
to ___ on → probarse.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
- May I try it on? (US)
Can I try it on? (UK) - May I try on this dress? (US)
Can I try on this dress? (UK) - May I try on these pants? (US)
Can I try on these trousers? (UK) - I'd like to try something local, please
- Would you mind trying again later? (US)
Can you try again later? (UK)
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try
n (pl tries) intento, prueba; vt (pret & pp tried) tratar de, intentar; (a new medication, etc.) probar; vi tratar, intentarEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.