/ɪkˈsperɪmənt ||; ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/noun [C,U] a scientific test that is done in order to get proof of sth or new knowledge 实验；试验: to carry out/perform/conduct/do an experiment做试验:We need to prove this theory by experiment.我们要通过实验来证明这个理论。 ➔experimentally /-təli ||; -tḷɪ/ adv
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/ɪkˈsperɪmənt ||; ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/verb [I] experiment (on/with sth) to do tests to see if sth works or to try to improve it 做试验；做实验: Is it really necessary to experiment on animals?真的有必要拿动物来做实验吗？We're experimenting with a new timetable this month.这个月我们试行新的时间表。