我们先看几个来自生活中的句子,都是常见句子(注:所谓Chinglish只是相对,并非绝对,Revision 部分则是相对地道的表达):
1、这蛋糕真好吃,你尝点。
Chinglish: This cake is so delicious, please eat a little.
Revision: The cake is so delicious. Please try some.
2、这样不行,你再看看。
Chinglish: It won't do. Please see it again.
Revision: It won't do. Please try again.
3、我做过一两次,都失败了。
Chinglish: I did one or two times, but I failed.
Revision: I tried a couple of times, but I failed.
4、请您放心,我一定有多少力,出多少力。
Chinglish: Please put down your heart. I'll give all my strength out.
Revsion: Don't worry, I'll try my best.
5、这件裙子真漂亮,你穿上看看?
This skirt looks so beautiful. Would you please try it?
【Summary 总结】
凡是带有“尝试”、做事没底但是还是做了等,可以选用try一词,简单又实用。当然,try还有审判的意思。So, Please try this word more often.