英语词组test the water/waters是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

idiomtest the water/watersto find out what reaction people have to a plan or idea, before you begin to use it ◆ often used in business and politics:In his speech Clinton was clearly testing the water to gauge reactions to his proposal.I'd like to test the waters before we put in a formal request for a new sports hall.

test the water(s)

To informally or casually attempt to gauge the reaction of a potential audience or recipient of something, or to try to get an idea of what something will be like before actually doing it. Likened to feeling the temperature of water before getting in. I want to test the water before I make the proposal at the general meeting. Do you think you can float the idea to the boss and gauge his reaction? You better test the waters before you fully commit to that plan.

test the water

test the waters

COMMON

1. If you test the water or test the waters, you try to find out people's opinions about an idea or plan before putting that idea or plan into practice. I was a bit sceptical and decided to test the water before committing the complete management team. It's hard to make a comment until we test the water at the party conference.

2. If you test the water or test the waters, you try something in order to see if you like it or it is suitable. This placement period in a company can provide an excellent opportunity to test the waters without long-term commitment. Test the water. Rent a motor caravan for a few days and see how you like it before buying one of your own.

test the water

judge people's feelings or opinions before taking further action.

test the ˈwater/ˈwaters

try to find out whether something is likely to succeed, by asking people for their opinions before you do something: Your idea might not be popular with people, so before you start marketing it you should test the waters.

词组	test the water/waters
释义	idiomtest the water/watersto find out what reaction people have to a plan or idea, before you begin to use it ◆ often used in business and politics:In his speech Clinton was clearly testing the water to gauge reactions to his proposal.I'd like to test the waters before we put in a formal request for a new sports hall. test the water(s) To informally or casually attempt to gauge the reaction of a potential audience or recipient of something, or to try to get an idea of what something will be like before actually doing it. Likened to feeling the temperature of water before getting in. I want to test the water before I make the proposal at the general meeting. Do you think you can float the idea to the boss and gauge his reaction? You better test the waters before you fully commit to that plan. test the water or test the waters COMMON 1. If you test the water or test the waters, you try to find out people's opinions about an idea or plan before putting that idea or plan into practice. I was a bit sceptical and decided to test the water before committing the complete management team. It's hard to make a comment until we test the water at the party conference. 2. If you test the water or test the waters, you try something in order to see if you like it or it is suitable. This placement period in a company can provide an excellent opportunity to test the waters without long-term commitment. Test the water. Rent a motor caravan for a few days and see how you like it before buying one of your own. test the water judge people's feelings or opinions before taking further action. test the ˈwater/ˈwaters try to find out whether something is likely to succeed, by asking people for their opinions before you do something: Your idea might not be popular with people, so before you start marketing it you should test the waters.
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