assay
US /æsˈeɪ/
UK /æsˈeɪ/
名词
1.
化验, 分析
the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality
示例:
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The gold ore underwent an assay to determine its purity.
金矿石经过化验以确定其纯度。
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The laboratory performs a daily assay of the metal samples.
实验室每天对金属样品进行化验。
2.
检测, 生物测定
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)
示例:
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The scientist developed a new assay to detect specific proteins.
科学家开发了一种新的检测方法来检测特定蛋白质。
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The drug's efficacy was measured using a cell-based assay.
药物的功效通过基于细胞的检测来测量。
动词
1.
化验, 分析
to analyze (an ore, alloy, or drug) to determine its content or quality
示例:
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The chemist will assay the sample for traces of lead.
化学家将化验样品中的铅痕迹。
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They need to assay the new batch of medication before distribution.
他们需要在分发前化验新一批药物。
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