assay
US /æsˈeɪ/
UK /æsˈeɪ/
名詞
1.
化驗, 分析
the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality
範例:
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The gold ore underwent an assay to determine its purity.
金礦石經過化驗以確定其純度。
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The laboratory performs a daily assay of the metal samples.
實驗室每天對金屬樣品進行化驗。
2.
檢測, 生物測定
an analytical procedure in biochemistry or molecular biology for qualitatively assessing or quantitatively measuring the presence, amount, or functional activity of a target entity (such as a drug, biochemical substance, or cell)
範例:
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The scientist developed a new assay to detect specific proteins.
科學家開發了一種新的檢測方法來檢測特定蛋白質。
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The drug's efficacy was measured using a cell-based assay.
藥物的功效通過基於細胞的檢測來測量。
動詞
1.
化驗, 分析
to analyze (an ore, alloy, or drug) to determine its content or quality
範例:
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The chemist will assay the sample for traces of lead.
化學家將化驗樣品中的鉛痕跡。
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They need to assay the new batch of medication before distribution.
他們需要在分發前化驗新一批藥物。
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