a short performance that an actor, musician, dancer, etc. gives in order to show they are suitable for a particular play, film, show, etc.

His audition went well and he's fairly hopeful about getting the part. 他试镜时表现出色，很有希望获得这个角色。

The director is holding auditions next week for the major parts. 导演将在下周举行试演，以确定主要角色的人选。

to give a short performance in order to show that you are suitable for a part in a film, play, show, etc., or to make someone do this

I'm auditioning for the part of Lady Macbeth. 我将参加试演，看能否出演麦克白夫人这个角色。

We're auditioning local rock bands for the music festival. 我们正在听当地的摇滚乐队试唱，以遴选出佼佼者去参加音乐节。