test /test/ I. n.［c］1.试验，检验：These methods have stood the test of time.这些方法已经受住了时间的考验。Practice is the only reliable test of a theory. 实践是对理论惟一可靠的检验。 2.测验，小考: pass all the tests通过所有考试 give (take) a test 举行(参加)测验：The teacher gave us a test in mathematics.老师对我们进行了数学测验。 ‖II. vt.考验；检查：The long climb tested our power of endurance.那次长距离爬山考验了我们的持久力。I’ll have my eyesight tested. 我要检查一下视力。Let me test this idea out on you.让我在你身上检验一下这个想法。