[] test sth (out)to use or try sth to find out how well it works or to find out more information about it检验；试验◆Our products are not tested on animals.我们的产品没有在动物身上试验过。◆They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market.他们在欧洲开设了独家商店以测试市场情况。 [] to examine sb's knowledge or ability by asking them questions or giving them activities to do测试；考试◆Employees are tested on their customer service skills.对员工的客户服务技巧进行测试。 [] to be difficult and therefore need all your ability, strength, etc.考验◆Giving the presentation in France really tested my French.在法国作演讲的确是对我法语水平的考验。●ˈtest for sth●ˈtest sth for sthto examine sth to see if a particular substance is present检测是否含有某物；测试◆Has this software been tested for viruses?这个软件经过病毒测试了吗？beta test