trial/ˈtraɪəl/
n.1. 审讯,审判The man was on trial for killing sb.此人因杀人而受审。
The trial ended with a hung jury.审判因陪审团不能作出一致的决定而悬而不决。
2. 考验;试验;试用The trial flight has made the grade.试飞成功。
3. 尝试;试图The trial pilot is heading triumphantly for home.那个试飞飞行员正向基地胜利返航。
4. 令人讨厌的人或事;麻烦事That child of his is a great trial.他那个孩子真叫人受不了。