vt.

1. 试图；努力[+to-v]
   We'll try to improve our teaching methods.

   我们要设法改进教学方法。

2. 尝试，试行[+v-ing]
   Let's try knocking at the back door.

   咱们敲后边的门试试。

3. 试验，试用[（+out）][+v-ing]
   Try this key.

   试试这把钥匙。

   The method seems good but it needs to be tried out.

   这个方法似乎不错，但需要试验一下。

4. 试着推（或开）（门、窗等）
   We tried the door, but it was locked.

   我们试着开门，可门锁上了。

5. 审理，审判[（+for）]
   Their case will be tried next month.

   他们的案子将在下个月开审。

6. 考验，磨炼；折磨，使苦恼
   Asthma tries him a great deal.

   哮喘折磨得他够受。

   This will try your courage.

   这对你的勇气将是一个考验。

vi.

1. 试图；努力；试验；尝试
   Try and eat a little.

   试着吃一点吧！

n.[C]

1. 尝试；努力
   Who'd like to have a try at it?

   谁想试试？

2. 【橄】持球触地得分

v.

1. make an attempt or effort to do something.
   ▸attempt to open (a door), contact (someone), etc.
   ▸ (try for) attempt to achieve or have:

   they're trying for another baby.
   ▸ (try something on) put on an item of clothing to see if it fits or suits one.
2. (also try something out) test (something new or different) to see if it is suitable, effective, or pleasant.
3. make severe demands on:
   Mary tried everyone's patience to the limit.
4. subject (someone) to trial.
   ▸investigate and decide (a case or issue) in a formal trial.
5. smooth (wood) with a plane.

n.

1. an attempt to do or get something.
2. a test of something new or different.
3. Rugby  an act of touching the ball down behind the opposing goal line, scoring points and entitling the scoring side to a kick at goal.
   ▸American Football  an attempt to score an extra point after a touchdown.