experiment

実験

何かを発見したり、考えが正しいか確かめたりするための試み。

やさしい英語で： 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?

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

類義語： test, trial

よく使う表現： science experiment, conduct an experiment, experiment with something

実験する

事実を調べたり、考えを確かめたりするために実験を行う。

やさしい英語で： 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?

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

類義語： conduct experiments, test

よく使う表現： experiment on something, experiment with chemicals

試す、試してみる

結果や好みを知るために、いろいろなことや方法を試す。

やさしい英語で： 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?

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

類義語： try things out

よく使う表現： experiment with something, experiment with colors