英語

try

gb/tɹˈaɪ/ us/tɹˈaɪ/
A1 英語
~ 200
語義
0件の語義
動詞 A1 action
1

Attempt to do something

To do something to see if it works or if you can do it.

用法パターン: to try [to do something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'try to do' (make an effort) with 'try doing' (experiment with an action).
類義語
attempt (Slightly more formal; used in similar contexts but less common in everyday speech.) | endeavor (More formal and literary than 'try'.)
対義語
quit (To stop making an effort, opposite of attempting.) | avoid (To deliberately not attempt something.)
コロケーション
try hard |try again |try your best |try to help |try new things
テーマ
daily life |work |self-improvement |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I will try to finish the report by tomorrow.
  • She tried to open the jar, but it was stuck.
  • They tried calling him several times, but he didn’t answer.
  • We should try to be on time for the meeting.
  • He tried his best to make her smile.
学習者向け例文
  • I will try to help you.
  • Please try to open the door.
  • She will try to cook dinner.
  • We try to learn new words every day.
動詞 A1 action
2

Test or use something briefly

To use or do something for a short time to see if you like it or if it works well.

用法パターン: to try [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'try on' (for clothes) with 'try' alone; 'try on' is specific to clothing.
類義語
test (More technical; often used in scientific or formal evaluation.) | sample (Suggests trying a small amount, especially of food or drink.)
対義語
ignore (To not test or experience something.)
コロケーション
try food |try clothes on |try a product |try a sport
テーマ
shopping |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • You should try this cake—it's delicious.
  • He tried the new phone before buying it.
  • They tried several different paints before choosing one.
  • I want to try yoga classes next week.
学習者向け例文
  • Please try this soup.
  • She will try the blue dress.
  • I want to try that game.
  • We can try this bus route.
動詞 B2 action
3

Judge in a court of law

To have a legal trial for someone in court.

用法パターン: to try [someone] for [a crime]
類義語
prosecute (Focuses on bringing legal action against someone; not exactly the same as presiding over the trial.) | hear (In legal context, means to listen to and judge a case.)
対義語
acquit (To formally declare someone not guilty after trial.)
コロケーション
try a case |try someone for murder |court tries
テーマ
law
例文
  • The court will try him for theft next week.
  • She was tried for fraud and found guilty.
  • The judge tried several cases that day.
学習者向け例文
  • The court will try him next month.
  • They will try her for the crime.
  • He was tried for stealing.
名詞 A2 entity
4

An act of attempting something

When you do something to see if you can do it or if it works.

類義語
attempt (More formal but otherwise similar in meaning.) | effort (Focuses more on the energy put into the action rather than the action itself.)
対義語
neglect (Failure to make any attempt.)
コロケーション
give it a try |first try |one more try
テーマ
daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Let me have a try at fixing it.
  • It’s worth a try, even if it might fail.
  • After several tries, she finally succeeded.
学習者向け例文
  • I want to have a try.
  • It is my first try at cooking.
  • He made one more try.
名詞 technical B1 event
5

Rugby score by grounding ball

In rugby, when a player puts the ball on the ground over the other team's goal line to get points.

類義語
touchdown (Similar concept in American football but with different rules.)
コロケーション
score a try |convert a try
テーマ
sports
例文
  • He scored two tries in the match.
  • That was an incredible try from the winger.
  • They won thanks to a last-minute try.
学習者向け例文
  • He scored a try in rugby.
  • The team got two tries.
  • She made a try at the end of the game.
文法
辞書形
try
IPA
GB/tɹˈaɪ/
US/tɹˈaɪ/
音節・強勢
try (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (try)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: try
  • Plural: tries
Verb
  • Base: try
  • 3rd Person Singular: tries
  • Present Participle: trying
  • Past: tried
関連語
Forms
tries noun trying verb tried verb
Core family
trial noun B1
Related words
retry verb
Negative and opposite forms
untried adjective
表現

try and [verb]

1
/tɹˈaɪ ˈænd vˈɚb/
fixed phrase informal

'Attempt and then perform' structure with 'and'

'Try and' is used instead of 'try to' in informal speech before another verb, meaning you will attempt that action.

例文
  • Try and get here early tomorrow.
  • I’ll try and call you tonight.

try on

1
/tɹˈaɪ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

Put on clothes to check fit/appearance

To put on clothes to see if they are the right size or look good.

例文
  • She tried on three dresses before choosing one.
  • You should try on those shoes before buying them.

try one's best

1
/tɹˈaɪ wˈʌnz bˈɛst/
fixed phrase

Make as much effort as possible

To do as much as you can to succeed at something.

例文
  • Don’t worry about winning—just try your best.
  • She always tries her best at school.

try out

1
/tɹˈaɪ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb

Test something for suitability or function

To use something for a short time to see if it works well or if you like it.

例文
  • We’re trying out a new recipe tonight.
  • He tried out the bike before deciding to buy it.

give it a try

1
/ɡˈɪv ˈɪt ə tɹˈaɪ/
fixed phrase

to attempt doing something once or briefly

To do something once to see if it works or if you like it.

例文
  • I’ve never played tennis before, but I’ll give it a try.
  • I’ve never played tennis, but I’ll give it a try.
  • Why not give it a try and see what happens?
  • Why not give it a try and see?,

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