样本
A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like. Essential for describing research methodology and statistics in IELTS.
Examples
3 of 5护士采集了他的血液样本。
The nurse collected his blood sample.
我们将从不同地区抽取样本进行调查。
We will draw samples from different regions for the survey.
给我看看样本。
Show me the sample.
Word Family
Memory Tip
样 (style/type) + 本 (root/book) = the basic style/piece of something.
Quick Quiz
为了保证研究的准确性,科学家需要更大的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 样本量
Examples
护士采集了他的血液样本。
everydayThe nurse collected his blood sample.
我们将从不同地区抽取样本进行调查。
formalWe will draw samples from different regions for the survey.
给我看看样本。
informalShow me the sample.
在本次实验中,样本的选择遵循了随机原则。
academicIn this experiment, the selection of samples followed the principle of randomness.
厂家给客户寄送了产品样本。
businessThe manufacturer sent product samples to the customer.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
样本空间
sample space
有效样本
valid sample
样本偏差
sampling bias
Often Confused With
样品 usually refers to commercial product samples, while 样本 is used in scientific or statistical contexts.
Usage Notes
Key terminology for IELTS Task 2 when discussing scientific studies.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '例子' (example). Use '样本' specifically for data or physical biological pieces.
Memory Tip
样 (style/type) + 本 (root/book) = the basic style/piece of something.
Word Origin
样 (appearance) + 本 (origin/root).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
为了保证研究的准确性,科学家需要更大的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 样本量
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