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exam

/ɪɡˈzæm/

An exam is a formal test used to evaluate a person's knowledge, skills, or physical health. It is typically conducted at the end of a course of study or as a requirement for a professional qualification.

例句

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I need to study tonight because I have a driving exam tomorrow morning.

I need to study tonight because I have a driving test tomorrow morning.

2

Candidates are required to remain silent for the duration of the entrance exam.

Applicants must stay quiet during the starting test.

3

How did your history exam go? Was it as hard as you expected?

How was your history test? Was it very difficult?

词族

名词
exam, examination
Verb
examine
形容词
examined, examining
相关
examiner, examinee
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记忆技巧

Think of the letters: EXAM = EXercise All Memory. To pass, you must exercise your memory to recall what you learned.

快速测验

Sarah was nervous, but she managed to ___ her final exam with a high score.

正确!

正确答案是: pass

例句

1

I need to study tonight because I have a driving exam tomorrow morning.

everyday

I need to study tonight because I have a driving test tomorrow morning.

2

Candidates are required to remain silent for the duration of the entrance exam.

formal

Applicants must stay quiet during the starting test.

3

How did your history exam go? Was it as hard as you expected?

informal

How was your history test? Was it very difficult?

4

The final exam accounts for fifty percent of the total grade for this semester.

academic

The last test is worth half of the total points for this term.

5

New recruits must undergo a physical exam before they can begin their training.

business

New workers need to have a medical checkup before starting work.

词族

名词
exam, examination
Verb
examine
形容词
examined, examining
相关
examiner, examinee

常见搭配

take an exam to sit for a test
pass an exam to succeed in a test
fail an exam to not succeed in a test
entrance exam a test to get into a school or organization
study for an exam to prepare for a test

常用短语

cheat on an exam

to act dishonestly during a test

ace an exam

to get a perfect score on a test

cram for an exam

to study very hard in a short time before a test

容易混淆的词

exam vs test

An exam is usually more formal and covers a larger amount of material than a simple test.

exam vs quiz

A quiz is a very short, informal test often used for quick checking of knowledge.

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使用说明

'Exam' is the most common short form of 'examination' used in daily speech. In very formal documents or medical contexts, the full word 'examination' is often preferred.

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常见错误

Many learners say 'make an exam' when they mean 'take an exam'. Always use 'take', 'sit', or 'do' with exams.

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记忆技巧

Think of the letters: EXAM = EXercise All Memory. To pass, you must exercise your memory to recall what you learned.

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词源

A 19th-century shortening of 'examination', which comes from the Old French 'examiner' meaning to test or ponder.

语法模式

Countable noun: 'one exam', 'two exams'. Often followed by the preposition 'in' or 'on' (e.g., an exam in Chemistry).
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文化背景

In many countries, national exams are high-stakes events that determine a student's entire university and career future.

快速测验

Sarah was nervous, but she managed to ___ her final exam with a high score.

正确!

正确答案是: pass

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