sample

1. N-COUNT A sample of a substance or product is a small quantity of it that shows you what it is like. 样品; 样本

You'll receive samples of paint, curtains and upholstery. 你将收到涂料、窗帘和座套的样品。

We're giving away 2,000 free samples. 我们正在赠送2000件免费样品。

2. N-COUNT A sample of a substance is a small amount of it that is examined and analysed scientifically. (用于检验、分析的) 试样

They took samples of my blood. 他们采了我的血样。

3. N-COUNT A sample of people or things is a number of them chosen out of a larger group and then used in tests or used to provide information about the whole group. 抽样

We based our analysis on a random sample of more than 200 males. 我们把我们的分析基于二百多名男性的一组随机抽样。

4. V-T If you sample food or drink, you taste a small amount of it in order to find out if you like it. 品尝

We sampled a selection of different bottled waters. 我们品尝了挑选出来的各种瓶装水。

5. V-T If you sample a place or situation, you experience it for a short time in order to find out about it. 体验

...the chance to sample a different way of life. …体验一种不同生活方式的机会。