表达尝试还在用“try”吗?快来尝试一个新颖的表达方式吧

千篇一律的表达不但会使思维被禁锢,而且也容易造成他人视觉的疲劳。在日常口语或写作中,我们常用 try 来表示试着做某事,后面可接不定式和动名词,表达不一样的含义,但实际上我们可以尝试用其他的方式来表达。


Try 后面可以接不定式或动名词作宾语,例如:

1. try to do sth 表示努力做某事,所做事情有难度:

I tried to stop him from leaving but it was too late. Now we don’t know where he is!

我试图阻止他离开,但为时已晚。现在我们不知道他在哪里!

Could you please try to open this jar for me? I can’t unscrew the lid.

你能帮我打开这个罐子吗?我拧不开盖子。

He always tries to be as punctual as possible, but sometimes he is still late.

他总是尽量准时,但有时还是迟到。

2. try doing sth 表示尝试做某事,所做事情简单且容易实现:

I have decided to try using less salt on my food, as it is healthier.

我已经决定尝试在我的食物中少用盐,因为它更健康。

As you never have time for breakfast, perhaps you should try getting up earlier in the morning.

因为你从来没有时间吃早餐,也许你应该试试早点起床。


今天给大家介绍一个新颖的表达方式 give it a shot,通常指第一次尝试,也就是尝试自己不熟悉的东西,例如:

I don't usually like hot tea, but it's so cold out that I gave it a shot today.
我通常不喜欢喝热茶,但外面太冷了,我今天试了一下。
I have never cooked a meal for this many people, but I will give it a shot.
我从来没有为这么多人做过一顿饭,但我会试一试的。
I am not prepared for my exam today. I will give it a shot.
我今天没准备好考试。我将试试。

A: Do you want to try driving my car to see how you like it?

你想试试开我的车,看看你喜欢吗?

B: Yeah, sure, I'll give it a shot.

是的,当然,我试试看。


当想表达类似 try one's best  to do sth 或 try as hard as you can to achieve sth的意思时,我们可以这样表达 give sth your best shot,所表达的程度相当于 try to do sth 的程度,例如:

I don’t know anything about fixing computers, but I will give it my best shot.

我对修电脑一无所知,但我会尽全力的。

I gave writing my best shot, but I just don't think I can make a career out of it.

我非常努力尝试写作,但我不认为我能从中获得一份职业。

Don't worry about being new, just give it your best shot.

别担心自己是新来的,尽你最大的努力吧。


我们还可以简单地用 sb's best shot 来描述某人的一个行动过程,例如:

Analysts say Canada's best shot at economic recovery is continued growth in the United States.

分析人士说,加拿大经济复苏的最佳机会是美国的持续增长。


其实 shot 作名词时,本身有“尝试,努力”的意思,常用搭配是 shot (at sth/at doing sth),例如:

I thought I'd have a shot at making my own wine.

我想尝试酿造自己的葡萄酒。

The team are looking good for a shot at the title.

看来这个队力争夺冠的势头不错。


类似地表达努力尝试做某事的短语还有 go to great lengths 和 go out of your way 等,以及口语中常见的用来鼓励面对困难的人振作起来的 go for it,例如:

go to great/any lengths:

Some people go to great lengths to make their homes attractive.
有些人不遗余力地使自己的家有吸引力。
go out of your way:
They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
他们真的想方设法让我们感到受欢迎。
go for it:
A: I'm thinking of asking Dave out on a date, but what if he says no?
A:我想约戴夫出去约会,但如果他说不呢?
B: Just go for it, dude! You'll never know unless you ask!
加油,伙计!除非你开口,否则你永远不会知道!
(0)

相关推荐