/ɪgˈzæm ||; ɪgˈzæm/(formal 正式examination) noun [C] a written, spoken or practical test of what you know or can do 考试: an English exam 英语考试the exam results 考试成绩to do/ take/ sit an exam 参加考试to pass/fail an exam 考试及格 / 不及格 A test is less formal and usually shorter than an exam. test（测验）不及 exam（考试）那么正式，时间通常也比考试短。