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This series is particularly tailored for people learning English – English words particularly. Like many languages, English words can be broken down into parts; each part has its own meaning, contributing to the overall meaning of the word itself. Understanding how each word is put together with “parts” helps a learner remember English words easier.

这个系列特别适合学习英语单词的人。像许多语言一样，英语单词可以分解成不同组合部分; 每个部分都有着自己的含义，然后合起来组成这个词的整体意义。了解每个单词如何通过这些“部分”组合在一起有助于学生更容易记住每个英语单词。

**Try on for size (v) （动词）**

**Phonetics 音标:** [ trī-ət-fər- sīz ]

**Meaning 意义:**

Attempt or try something tentatively. 

试用或考虑看是否合适。

**In Part 分解部份:**

try + on + for + size

try + on + for + fitting [v]

尝穿 +上 + 为 + 合身 [动语]

The phrasal verb of **Try on for size** is originally from the clothing industry where a prospect buyer would put on the clothes to see if it fits or not. Its extended meaning covers other situations as well: Whenever, wherever something needs to be tested out to see if it fits and works in the situation it is in. 

**Try on for size**是一个最初来自服装行业的短语动词，当一个顾客要买某件衣服前，他/她会试穿在身上看合适与否。其伸展含义也涵盖其他情况，无论在任何时间或地方，都会有机会需要测试一些东西，以查看它是否适合在所处的环境中起到作用。

**Examples 例句:**

1. The main purpose of test driving a new car is to try it for size to see if the user feels comfortable or not. 

2. Let’s try this new route on for size going to your grandparents’.

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