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单词 testing
释义

testing

adjective

test·​ing ˈte-stiŋ How to pronounce testing (audio)
: requiring maximum effort or ability
a most difficult and testing problem Ernest Bevin

Synonyms

  • arduous
  • Augean
  • backbreaking
  • challenging
  • demanding
  • difficult
  • effortful
  • exacting
  • formidable
  • grueling
  • gruelling
  • hard
  • heavy
  • hellacious
  • herculean
  • killer
  • laborious
  • moiling
  • murderous
  • pick-and-shovel
  • rigorous
  • rough
  • rugged
  • severe
  • stiff
  • strenuous
  • sweaty
  • tall
  • toilsome
  • tough
  • uphill
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Example Sentences

beginning rock climbers should choose a less testing route to the summit
Recent Examples on the Web The animated story of a cosmetics research rabbit had millions of views on social media and gathered more than 1.3 million signatures for anti-testing legislation in Mexico. Lindsey Mcginnis, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2021 So a review of the principles and record of means-testing social programs is warranted. Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2021 The debate among Democrats has cut across typical ideological lines, with centrist and moderate Democrats lining up in favor and against means-testing elements of the bill. Andrew Duehren, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2021 There were only 40 lucky guests invited—two of whom unluckily could not attend after pre-testing positive for Covid—to what was effectively the launch of Marcelo Burlon’s new charitable foundation this July. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2021 The agency also advises mask wearing, pre-testing and quarantining after disembarking. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021 In gathering responses, a variety of quality control measures were employed, including questionnaire pre-testing and validation. oregonlive, 22 May 2021 In gathering responses, a variety of quality control measures were employed, including questionnaire pre-testing and validation. oregonlive, 22 May 2021 In gathering responses, a variety of quality control measures were employed, including questionnaire pre-testing and validation. oregonlive, 22 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

testing 1 of 2

adjective

as in challenging
requiring considerable physical or mental effort beginning rock climbers should choose a less testing route to the summit

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • challenging
  • difficult
  • rigorous
  • tough
  • demanding
  • hard
  • complicated
  • heavy
  • formidable
  • rough
  • rugged
  • exacting
  • exhausting
  • arduous
  • grueling
  • killer
  • effortful
  • strenuous
  • severe
  • laborious
  • intricate
  • complex
  • involved
  • sweaty
  • uphill
  • backbreaking
  • problematic
  • painful
  • trying
  • serious
  • pick-and-shovel
  • murderous
  • toilsome
  • tall
  • herculean
  • gruelling
  • annoying
  • stiff
  • bruising
  • tricky
  • moiling
  • hellacious
  • taxing
  • elusive
  • abstract
  • problematical
  • labored
  • troublesome
  • stressful
  • strict
  • stringent
  • stubborn
  • brutal
  • onerous
  • tight
  • abstruse
  • thorny
  • oppressive
  • Augean
  • grim
  • irksome
  • opaque
  • hairy
  • recondite
  • burdensome
  • bothersome
  • insoluble
  • ticklish
  • spiny
  • distressing
  • knotty
  • vexatious
  • cruel
  • grievous
  • inhuman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • light
  • simple
  • easy
  • soft
  • clear
  • elementary
  • cheap
  • achievable
  • uncomplicated
  • effortless
  • mindless
  • comforting
  • undemanding
  • doable
  • facile
  • gentle
  • soothing
  • relaxed
  • smooth
  • painless
  • accessible
  • manageable
  • friendly
  • idiotproof
  • user-friendly
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testing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of test
1
as in sampling
to put (something) to a test please test this sample for the presence of lead

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • sampling
  • examining
  • investigating
  • exploring
  • researching
  • retesting
  • studying
  • trying (out)
  • resampling
  • experimenting (with)
  • checking (out)
  • feeling (out)
2
as in trying
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • trying
  • stretching
  • pushing
  • straining
  • taxing
  • bothering
  • annoying
  • irritating
  • exacting
  • getting (to)
  • demanding
  • pressuring
  • harassing
  • aggravating
  • pressing
  • exasperating
  • pestering
  • harrying
  • grating
  • vexing
  • agitating
  • nettling
  • hassling
  • spiting
  • importuning
  • peeving
  • paining
  • gnawing (at)
  • riling
  • irking
  • galling
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