vt.1. 测验;检验;试验;检查The teacher tested the children on their homework.老师就孩子们的家庭作业进行检查。
Before he bought the car, he drove it to test it.他在买这辆小汽车之前先开了一下试试车。
2. 考验;考查The long race tested the swimmer's endurance.长距离比赛考验了游泳者们的持久力。
3. 探测,勘测testing for oil勘探石油