experiment

esperimento

Prova fatta per scoprire qualcosa o verificare se un’idea funziona.

In inglese semplice: A test done to discover something or find out whether an idea works.

• We did an experiment in class.
• The experiment showed that light affects growth.
• Have you checked the results of your experiments?

Come si usa: experiment on something (The experiment on plant growth lasted six weeks.); experiment with something (Their experiment with different materials produced useful results.)

Sinonimi: test, trial

Espressioni comuni: science experiment, conduct an experiment, experiment with something

sperimentare

Fare prove per scoprire fatti o verificare un’idea.

In inglese semplice: To carry out tests to discover facts or check an idea.

• Scientists experiment to find answers.
• The team experimented on mice.
• Are they experimenting with a new treatment?

Come si usa: experiment on someone/something (The researchers experiment on cells grown in the laboratory.); experiment with something (We experimented with chemicals under controlled conditions.)

Sinonimi: conduct experiments, test

Espressioni comuni: experiment on something, experiment with chemicals

sperimentare, provare

Provare cose o metodi diversi per vedere cosa succede o cosa piace.

In inglese semplice: To try different things or methods to see what happens or what you like.

• I like to experiment with food.
• She experimented with different hairstyles.
• Why not experiment by adding a little lemon?

Come si usa: experiment with something (She likes to experiment with new recipes.); experiment by doing something (We experimented by moving the sofa next to the window.)

Sinonimi: try things out

Espressioni comuni: experiment with something, experiment with colors