test
test — 縮寫
1. a short written form used in the titles of the two main parts of the Christian B
約
聖經舊約或新約的縮寫
a short written form used in the titles of the two main parts of the Christian Bible, meaning 'Testament'
The story of Noah appears in the O.T., which stands for Old Test.
諾亞的故事出現在 O.T.（即舊約聖經）中。
abbreviation: O.T. = Old Test.
In N.T. we read about the life and teachings of Jesus.
在新約聖經中，我們讀到耶穌的生平與教導。
Compare a passage from the Old Testament to one from the New.
比較一段舊約經文和一段新約經文。
The book of Psalms is found in the middle of the O.T.
詩篇位於舊約聖經的中間部分。
Biblical scholars read the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament side by side.
聖經學者將希伯來文舊約和希臘文新約並列研讀。
文法句型
Test. (in O.T. / N.T.)
用法筆記
Almost always appears as part of the abbreviations O.T. (Old Testament) and N.T. (New Testament). Learners rarely need to produce this abbreviation but should recognise it in religious or literary contexts.
test — 形容詞
1. connected with or used for testing something — describes a thing that belongs to
測試的
與測試過程有關的
connected with or used for testing something — describes a thing that belongs to the process of checking how well something works
The test phase of the project lasted six weeks.
這個專案的測試階段持續了六週。
attributive: test + phase
Brian reviewed the test data before presenting the results.
Brian 在展示結果之前先審查了測試數據。
The company set up a test site to check the new software.
公司設立了一個測試站點來檢查新軟體。
All vehicles must pass a test drive before leaving the factory.
所有車輛在出廠前都必須通過試駕。
文法句型
test + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive). Common patterns include test phase, test run, test site, test case, and test drive.
常見錯誤
2. gathered, proven, or revealed through the process of testing — describes data or
測試所得的
經由測試獲得或證明的
gathered, proven, or revealed through the process of testing — describes data or subjects that exist as a result of testing procedures
Only test subjects who completed the full program were included.
只有完成整個計畫的測試對象才被納入統計。
collocation: test subject
The test results confirmed that the drug was safe for humans.
測試結果證實這種藥物對人類是安全的。
Haruto analysed the test samples under a microscope.
Haruto 在顯微鏡下分析了測試樣本。
The lab stored all test specimens in a temperature-controlled room.
實驗室將所有測試樣本存放在恆溫室中。
文法句型
test + noun
用法筆記
Common in scientific and laboratory contexts. The adjective signals that the noun it modifies comes from or relates to a testing procedure.
test — 名詞
1. a collection of problems or activities that a person completes so that an instru
考試
測量知識或能力的題目或任務
a collection of problems or activities that a person completes so that an instructor can judge their level of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Brian spent the whole weekend studying for his biology test.
Brian 整個週末都在為生物考試念書。
test + on + topic (biology)
Roya passed the licensing test and can now work as a registered nurse.
Roya 通過了執照考試，現在可以擔任註冊護士。
Haruto failed his driving test on the first try but passed the second time.
Haruto 第一次路考沒過，但第二次就考過了。
The teacher handed back the test papers with grades marked in red.
老師把用紅筆批改過的考卷發還給學生。
Constanza scored the highest in the class on the final math test.
Constanza 在期末數學考試中拿到了全班最高分。
- exam
more formal, usually for important or final assessments
- quiz
shorter, less formal, often surprise checks
- assessment
broader term, includes projects and continuous evaluation
文法句型
test + on + topic
test + in + subject
用法筆記
Often takes a prepositional phrase with on (test on irregular verbs) or in (test in mathematics). 'Test' is slightly less formal than 'examination' but is the usual word in school contexts.
常見錯誤
2. a healthcare procedure in which a doctor or nurse takes a sample from a patient
檢驗；檢查
檢查身體或體液的醫療程序
a healthcare procedure in which a doctor or nurse takes a sample from a patient or checks a specific function of the body to look for signs of illness or to monitor health
The doctor ordered a blood test to check Constanza's iron levels.
醫生安排血液檢驗，檢查 Constanza 的鐵質含量。
collocation: blood test
Lien went to the clinic for an eye test after struggling to read street signs.
Lien 因為看不清路標而去診所做視力檢查。
collocation: eye test
Shanti took a pregnancy test and learned that she was expecting twins.
Shanti 做了驗孕，得知自己懷了雙胞胎。
The skin test showed that Henrik is allergic to cats and dust mites.
皮膚檢測顯示 Henrik 對貓和塵蟎過敏。
Patients must complete a vision test before renewing their driver's licence.
患者在換發駕照前必須先通過視力檢查。
文法句型
test + for + condition/substance
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'for' to indicate what is being checked (test for diabetes, test for iron deficiency). Types include blood test, urine test, eye test, hearing test, skin test, and pregnancy test.
3. an activity in which a product, system, or idea is used or tried to see if it wo
測試；試驗
檢查產品或系統是否正常運作
an activity in which a product, system, or idea is used or tried to see if it works correctly, is safe, or is effective
The software team ran a security test on the new payment system.
軟體團隊對新的付款系統進行了安全測試。
collocation: security test
Christopher helped conduct a taste test comparing three brands of dark chocolate.
Christopher 協助進行了一項口味測試，比較三個品牌的黑巧克力。
collocation: taste test
The lab assistant repeated the test three times to confirm the results.
實驗室助理重複做了三次測試以確認結果。
Before selling the toy, the manufacturer carried out safety tests on every batch.
玩具上市前，製造商對每一批產品都進行了安全測試。
The new engine passed all performance tests and was approved for production.
新型引擎通過了所有的性能測試，獲准投入生產。
- trial
a formal test of a product over a period of time in real conditions
- experiment
a scientific procedure to discover something unknown
- pilot
a small-scale test before a full launch
文法句型
test + on + thing
put + noun + to the test
用法筆記
Often uncountable when speaking about testing as an activity ('under test', 'during test'). Countable when referring to a specific procedure ('ran three tests').
4. a difficult situation or challenge that makes clear whether a person or thing tr
考驗
能顯示真實能力或特質的情況
a difficult situation or challenge that makes clear whether a person or thing truly has the qualities needed to succeed or endure
The emergency drill was a real test of the hospital staff's teamwork.
這次緊急演練是對醫院團隊合作能力的一大考驗。
pattern: a test of + noun
Living in a small flat with two roommates is a good test of your patience.
和兩個室友住在小公寓裡，是對耐心的良好考驗。
For Wren, climbing the mountain was a test of both physical strength and willpower.
對 Wren 來說，爬山既是體力也是意志力的考驗。
The company's response to the crisis was a true test of its values.
公司對危機的處理方式，是對其價值觀的真正考驗。
文法句型
a test of + noun
用法筆記
Followed by 'of' to name the quality being tested ('a test of courage', 'a test of loyalty', 'a test of skill'). Often used with adjectives like 'real', 'true', 'good'.
5. a top-level international match in cricket or rugby where the best players of on
國際賽
板球或橄欖球的國家隊比賽
a top-level international match in cricket or rugby where the best players of one nation compete against another nation's team, often lasting several days and belonging to a longer series of matches between the same two countries
Australia won the third test against England by six wickets.
澳洲在第三場國際板球賽中以六個三柱門擊敗英格蘭。
cricket: test + against + team
The rugby test between New Zealand and South Africa was sold out.
紐西蘭對南非的國際橄欖球賽門票全部售罄。
rugby: test between
India's captain has played in over fifty tests for the Indian cricket team.
印度隊長已代表國家板球隊參加了超過五十場國際賽。
The final test of the series will be held at Lord's stadium in London.
該系列賽的最後一場國際賽將在倫敦的 Lord's 球場舉行。
- test match
the full term; 'test' is the shortened form
- international
any match between national teams, not specific to cricket/rugby
文法句型
test + between + teams
test + against + team
用法筆記
Primarily used in British and Commonwealth English. Cricket tests can last up to five days. Rugby tests are single matches. Not used for other sports like football or basketball.
常見錯誤
test — 動詞
1. to use or try a product, system, or method to see if it works correctly, is safe
測試；檢驗
使用產品或方法檢查是否正常
to use or try a product, system, or method to see if it works correctly, is safe, or has the qualities you expect
The engineers tested the bridge by driving heavy trucks across it.
工程師將重型卡車開上橋來測試這座橋的承重力。
test + noun + by + -ing
Asher tested the smoke alarm to make sure the batteries were working.
Asher 測試了煙霧警報器，確認電池還有電。
Before launching the app, the company tested it with two hundred users.
應用程式上線前，公司讓兩百名使用者進行了測試。
The lab tested every water sample for harmful bacteria.
實驗室檢測了每一份水樣本中的有害細菌。
Ife tested several different passwords before finding one that worked.
Ife 試了好幾組不同的密碼才找到一組能用的。
文法句型
test + noun
test + noun + for + noun
test + noun + on + noun
用法筆記
Commonly takes 'for' to specify what is being checked (test for leaks) and 'on' to specify the method or subject (test on animals).
常見錯誤
2. to take a sample of blood, tissue, or other material from a patient, or check a
檢查；化驗
對身體或樣本進行醫療檢查
to take a sample of blood, tissue, or other material from a patient, or check a specific function of their body, to look for signs of illness or monitor their health
The clinic tested Roya for allergies to peanuts and shellfish.
診所為 Roya 做了花生和貝類的過敏檢測。
test + person + for + condition
Doctors tested Ife's blood pressure three times during her hospital visit.
Ife 住院期間，醫生為她量了三次血壓。
Henrik's throat was swabbed and tested for a bacterial infection.
Henrik 的喉嚨接受了採樣，並化驗是否有細菌感染。
The hospital tested all patients admitted with a fever for the virus.
醫院為所有因發燒入院的病人做了病毒檢測。
Shanti had her eyes tested and learned she needed reading glasses.
Shanti 去檢查了視力，發現需要戴老花眼鏡。
文法句型
test + noun (body part / person)
test + noun + for + condition
be tested for + condition
用法筆記
When the person is the object, 'test' typically pairs with 'for' naming the condition (tested him for diabetes). When a body part is the object, 'for' names the issue (tested her eyes for glaucoma). The pattern 'have something tested' is common in everyday English (have your eyes tested, have your blood tested).
常見錯誤
3. to show a particular result after being medically or scientifically examined — u
檢測結果
經檢查後顯示特定結果
to show a particular result after being medically or scientifically examined — used to describe what a test reveals about a person or substance
Lien tested positive for vitamin D deficiency after the blood work came back.
Lien 的血液檢查結果顯示她缺乏維生素 D。
test + positive/negative for + condition
The water from the village well tested safe for drinking.
村莊水井的水質檢測結果顯示可以安全飲用。
test + adjective
Over thirty volunteers tested negative for the virus during the screening.
超過三十名志願者在篩檢中檢測結果為陰性。
The soil in the garden tested high in nitrogen and low in phosphorus.
花園的土壤檢測顯示氮含量高，磷含量低。
文法句型
test + adjective
test + positive/negative
test + for + substance
用法筆記
This is a linking-verb pattern: 'test' is followed by an adjective (safe, positive, negative, high, low) or by 'positive/negative for' + a condition. The subject is the person or thing being tested, NOT the doctor. 'He tested positive' means the result was positive, not that he performed a test.
常見錯誤
4. to present someone with problems or exercises so that you can assess how much th
考
用題目測量某人的知識或能力
to present someone with problems or exercises so that you can assess how much they have learned about a particular topic or skill
The teacher tested the class on irregular verbs every Friday morning.
老師每週五早上對全班考不規則動詞。
test + someone + on + topic
The driving instructor tested Brian on parallel parking and hill starts.
駕訓教練考了 Brian 路邊停車和上坡起步。
To qualify for the job, applicants are tested on both writing and maths skills.
要獲得這份工作，求職者必須接受寫作和數學測驗。
The school tests students in all major subjects at the end of each term.
學校在每學期末對學生進行所有主要科目的考試。
Wren was tested on her knowledge of first aid before joining the rescue team.
Wren 在加入救援隊前接受了急救知識的測驗。
文法句型
test + someone + on + topic
test + someone + in + subject
be tested on + topic
用法筆記
Use 'test on' for specific topics (tested us on chapter five) and 'test in' for broad subject areas (tested in mathematics). The passive pattern 'be tested on something' is very common.
常見錯誤
5. to reach a particular score or level in an assessment when completing its proble
考得
考試中表現出某種成績
to reach a particular score or level in an assessment when completing its problems or exercises
Haruto tested well on the maths section but struggled with reading comprehension.
Haruto 數學考得很好，但閱讀理解比較吃力。
test + adverb (well)
The students from that school tested below the national average in science.
那所學校的學生自然科成績低於全國平均。
Constanza tested at the highest level in the language proficiency assessment.
Constanza 在語言能力評量中取得了最高等級。
Over half the class tested above the expected standard for their age group.
全班超過半數學生的成績高於其年齡層的預期標準。
文法句型
test + adverb (well/poorly)
test + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Primarily used in American English for standardised test performance. Always requires an adverb (well, poorly, badly) or a prepositional phrase (below average, at the highest level) to complete the meaning.
常見錯誤
6. to receive a particular reaction or judgment when shown to people or used in a s
反應
產品或作品獲得特定評價
to receive a particular reaction or judgment when shown to people or used in a situation — describes how an idea or product is evaluated by an audience, not by a formal exam
The new product design tested well with focus groups in three different cities.
這款新產品設計在三個不同城市的焦點團體中獲得了良好反應。
test + adverb + with + audience
The film's original ending tested poorly with preview audiences, so the director changed it.
這部電影原本的結局在試映觀眾中反應不佳，導演於是修改了結尾。
The advertising campaign tested badly among viewers under the age of thirty.
這支廣告在三十歲以下的觀眾中反應很差。
A shorter version of the speech tested better than the full forty-minute draft.
一個較短的演講版本比原本四十分鐘的草稿反應更好。
文法句型
test + adverb (well/poorly/badly)
test + with + audience/group
用法筆記
Different from verb sense 5: here the subject is an idea, product, or creative work being judged by people in a trial setting. Common in marketing and entertainment. Always requires an adverb or prepositional phrase.
常見錯誤
7. if a situation or event tests someone, it challenges their abilities, patience,
考驗；挑戰
情況挑戰某人的能力或品格
if a situation or event tests someone, it challenges their abilities, patience, or inner strength and shows what they are truly capable of
The financial crisis tested the company's ability to survive without outside help.
金融危機考驗了公司在沒有外援下能否生存。
abstract object: test + ability
The long illness tested the family's patience and emotional strength.
長期的疾病考驗了這家人的耐心和情感力量。
Raising twin babies tested Léa's energy and time management skills every single day.
照顧雙胞胎寶寶每天都在考驗 Léa 的體力和時間管理能力。
The sudden snowstorm tested the rescue team's ability to respond quickly.
突如其來的暴風雪考驗了救援團隊的應變能力。
Working with a difficult colleague tested Christopher's professionalism and patience.
和一位難相處的同事共事，考驗了 Christopher 的專業素養和耐心。
文法句型
test + someone/something
test + noun (resolve/patience/courage)
用法筆記
The subject is always a situation, event, or experience (NOT a person). The object is an abstract quality: patience, courage, resolve, loyalty, skills, ability, or a person representing those qualities.