assay

英 [əˈseɪ]

美 [əˈseɪ]

n.  (金属、化学物质量的)鉴定，试验，测定
v.  试验; 分析; 化验; 考验; 经检验证明内含成分

复数：assays　过去分词：assayed　过去式：assayed　现在分词：assaying　第三人称单数：assays　

GRE

BNC.7498 / COCA.18989

牛津词典

noun

• （金属、化学物质量的）鉴定，试验，测定
  the testing of metals and chemicals for quality, often to see how pure they are

柯林斯词典

• （确定物质纯度的）检验,化验,分析
  Anassayis a test of a substance to find out what chemicals it contains. It is usually carried out to find out how pure a substance is.

英英释义

noun

• a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components
• an appraisal of the state of affairs
  1. they made an assay of the contents
  2. a check on its dependability under stress
  Synonym:check
• a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
• a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

verb

• analyze (chemical substances)
• make an effort or attempt
  1. He tried to shake off his fears
  2. The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
  3. The police attempted to stop the thief
  4. He sought to improve himself
  5. She always seeks to do good in the world
  Synonym:tryseekattemptessay

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