trying

🇬🇧 UK/'traiiŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Difficult to endure; causing stress or irritation

令人难受的,令人烦恼的,费力的

n.

The act of making an attempt

尝试,努力

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
tryother
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=trying

Common Collocations

  • 1.trying circumstances艰难的处境
  • 2.trying time艰难时期
  • 3.trying experience煎熬的经历
  • 4.[trying situation]棘手的局面

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Caring for a newborn can be an exhausting and trying experience for new parents.

  • 2.

    The negotiations were long and trying, testing everyone's patience.

  • 3.

    She remained calm even in the most trying circumstances.

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