| 词组 | test |
| 释义 | noun | verb test1 /test/ noun 1. a set of questions or practical activities, which are intended to find out how much someone knows about a subject or skilladjectives/nouns + testa biology/history etc test On Monday we had a French test.a spelling/reading/listening test I didn’t do very well in the listening test.a driving test A driving test can be a nerve-racking experience.a written test Selection was based on written tests in English and mathematics.an oral test (=a spoken one) The oral test will consist of a conversation of about ten minutes in German.a multiple-choice test (=in which each question has a list of answers to choose from) There is some debate about whether multiple-choice tests are a good way of assessing students’ knowledge.an aptitude test (=one that measures your natural abilities) All candidates for the job are given an aptitude test.an intelligence/IQ test She did very well on the IQ test.verbstake a test also do/sit a test BrE All candidates have to take a test. Don’t say make a test. pass a test (=succeed in it) She passed her driving test first time.fail a test also flunk a test AmE informal He failed the test and had to take it again.do well/badly in a test BrE do well/badly on a test AmE I didn’t do very well in the first part of the test.give sb a test The students were given a reading test.mark a test BrE grade a test AmE I spent the day marking tests.study for a test also revise for a test BrE I’ve been revising for the English test.test + nounsa test paper The teacher began handing out the test papers.a test result/score The test results are out on Friday.a test question Some of the test questions were really difficult.prepositionsa test on sth We have a test on irregular verbs tomorrow.in a test BrE on a test AmE Did you get a good mark in the test?THESAURUS: test exam also examination formal an important test that you do at the end of a course of study or class, or at the end of the school year: She passed her exam. | If you fail your exam, you can always take it again. | I got a B in my French exam. | Anyone who is caught cheating in the exam will automatically fail. | He’s upstairs, revising for an exam. | When do you get your exam results? | There’s a written examination at the end of the course. quiz AmE a quick test that a teacher gives to a class, usually to check that students are learning the things they should be learning: We have a math quiz every Monday. | The teacher gave us a pop quiz (=a quiz given by a teacher without any warning). finals BrE the last exams that you take at the end of a British university course: He has his finals next week. | During my finals I was revising till 3 o’clock in the morning most days (=I was preparing for them - used in British English). final AmE an important test that you take at the end of a particular class in high school or college: The English final was pretty hard. midterm AmE an important test that you take in the middle of a term, covering what you have learned in a particular class in high school or college: He did badly in the midterm. oral exam also oral BrE an exam in which you answer questions by speaking, instead of writing, for example to test how good you are at speaking a foreign language: Nicky got an A in her Spanish oral. | You can either take an oral exam or do a 25-page essay. practical BrE an exam that tests your ability to do or make things, rather than your ability to write about them: The chemistry practical is on Monday. mocks/mock exams BrE informal tests that you take as practice before the official examinations: She did well in the mocks. paper BrE a set of printed questions used as an examination in a particular subject, or the answers people write: The history paper was really difficult. | The papers are marked by the other teachers.2. an examination of something to find out informationnouns + testa blood test A blood test revealed his alcohol level was above the legal limit.an eye/sight test All children starting school are given a sight test.a hearing test I went for a hearing test last week.a fitness test Walcott will have a fitness test this morning to decide whether he can play.a pregnancy test (=to find out if someone is pregnant) The pregnancy test was positive.a drug test (=to find out if someone has taken drugs) Two athletes were banned from competing after failing drug tests.a breath test (=to find out if someone has drunk alcohol) Some people think the police should be able to carry out random breath tests.a DNA test (=one giving genetic information about a particular person) The results of the DNA test proved that Simmons was the rapist.laboratory tests Independent laboratory tests have confirmed that the product works very successfully.a safety test All toys undergo rigorous safety tests.verbscarry out/do a test also perform/conduct a test formal Your doctor will need to carry out some tests.have a test also undergo a test formal (=be tested) She had to have a blood test.go for a test I’m going for an eye test next week.a test shows/reveals sth The test showed that he was immune to the disease.a test proves/confirms sth DNA tests confirmed that Stuart is the baby’s father.adjectivesa medical/scientific/genetic test Medical tests are continuing today to establish the cause of her death.a simple test Your doctor can give you a simple blood test to check for anaemia.a routine test Hospitals conduct routine tests on blood products.a positive test (=showing that someone has a condition) My first pregnancy test was positive.a rigorous/stringent test (=one that is very thorough) All our products have passed stringent safety tests.a negative test (=showing that someone does not have a condition) All the tests came back negative.a diagnostic test (=to find out what disease someone has or what is wrong with a machine, engine etc) There are now new diagnostic tests for the disease.a forensic test (=for finding out information about a crime) Forensic tests showed that the fingerprints in the car were his.a nuclear test The country was planning to conduct nuclear tests.test + nounstest results The test results showed that she had meningitis.a test site (=a place where something can be tested) A nuclear device was detonated at the Trinity test site in New Mexico, on July 16th 1945.a test kit A test kit can be used to check the water for pollution.prepositionsa test on sb/sth Tests on the drug showed that it was not safe for human use.a test for sth Doctors are hoping to develop an early test for lung cancer.3. a difficult situation which shows someone’s qualities and abilityadjectivesa tough/stern/stiff test The Olympics will be his sternest test so far.an important test This crisis will be an important test of his leadership.a crucial test (=very important) The political debates will be a crucial test of McCain’s confidence.verbsface a test Mr Cameron will face the toughest test of his career tomorrow.survive a test Federer survived a test of nerves in an exciting game.phrasesa test of courage/strength/endurance/character etc Taking part in such a risky event is a real test of courage. noun | verb test2 /test/ verb to check or use something to see what it is like or how good it isnounstest sb’s ability/skill/understanding The exam tests your ability to think logically.test a drug/medicine/vaccine Scientists want to start testing a new cancer drug.test a product/car/device etc The device has been tested and its design improved.test a theory/hypothesis Research will test her hypothesis.test sb’s eyes/hearing The machine will help test babies’ hearing.test sb’s blood/urine They regularly have their blood tested for HIV.test a sample Soil samples are being tested for bacteria.test the validity/accuracy of sth How can we test the validity of this theory?test the effectiveness of sth Harrison carried out an experiment to test the effectiveness of this technique.adverbsbe fully/thoroughly/rigorously tested The new system will be fully tested before being installed on the company’s computers.be properly/adequately tested The equipment had not been properly tested.be extensively tested The product was extensively tested before being launched.be successfully tested No American rocket of that type had yet been successfully tested.prepositionstest sb/sth for sth They tested her for diabetes.test sth on sb/sth I don’t use cosmetics which have been tested on animals.phraseshave/get sth tested You should get your eyes tested at least once every two years.test positive for sth (=be found to have a condition or to have a substance in your body) The athlete tested positive for drugs and was banned.test negative for sth (=be found not to have a condition or not to have a substance in your body) She tested negative for the virus. |
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