test out

試す、テストする

実際に試して、うまく動くか、期待した結果が出るか確かめる。

やさしい英語で： To try something to see whether it works well or gives the expected results.

• Let’s test out this camera.
• They tested out a new method for cleaning the water.
• Have you tested the software out yet?

使い方： test something out (We tested the new camera out during our holiday.)

類義語： try out, test, check

よく使う表現： test out something, test out a theory

試してみる、体験する

安心できる場所などで、まだ知らない活動や体験を試してみる。

やさしい英語で： To try an unfamiliar activity or experience, often somewhere safe or comfortable.

• You can test out different hobbies.
• She tested out acting at a friendly local workshop.
• This quiet pool lets children test out swimming without pressure.

使い方： test something out (The workshop lets beginners test their new skills out safely.)

類義語： try out, explore, experiment with

よく使う表現： test out something, test out new skills

試験に合格して履修免除を受ける

十分な知識があると試験で認められ、その授業を受けずに済む。

やさしい英語で： To pass an exam showing you already know enough to skip a course.

• You can test out of algebra.
• He tested out of two required courses last year.
• Can I test out of this class with a placement exam?

使い方： test out of something (She tested out of the introductory Spanish course.)

類義語： place out of

よく使う表現： test out of something, test out of algebra

反応を探る、意向を探る

次に何を言うか、どうするか決める前に、相手の反応を探る。

やさしい英語で： To see how someone reacts before deciding what to say or do next.

• We should test out the audience.
• She tested her parents out on the idea of moving abroad.
• Have you tested him out to see whether he would help?

使い方： test someone out on something (I tested him out on the idea before raising it at the meeting.)

類義語： sound out, feel out

よく使う表現： test out someone, test out the audience

検査で結果が出る

検査を受けると、ある結果が出る。

やさしい英語で： To give a particular result when checked in a test.

• The brakes test out fine.
• Every water sample tested out within the safe range.
• Did the new parts test out well?

使い方： test out + result (The engine tested out fine after the repair.)

類義語： check out

よく使う表現： test out well, test out fine

試用、試験

使い方や役に立つかを知るために、短い間試すこと。

やさしい英語で： A short trial to find out how something works or whether it is useful.

• Let’s give it a test out.
• We arranged a test out of the new equipment.
• The weekend test out showed that the system worked well.

類義語： trial, test, tryout

よく使う表現： a test out, quick test out

履修免除試験

合格すると、その授業を受けなくてもよくなる試験。

やさしい英語で： An exam that lets you skip a course if you pass.

• The test out is tomorrow.
• She passed the algebra test out and skipped the course.
• Does this department offer a test out for beginners’ French?

使い方： a test out for something (The college offers a test out for basic computing.)

類義語： placement test, exemption exam

よく使う表現： a test out, algebra test out