Give a go Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡoʊ
GIV-uh-GOH
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈəʊ
giv-uh-GOH
释义
To try something, usually for the first time, to see if you like it or can do it. This expression is informal and friendly.
用法与细微差别
Very informal and chiefly used in British English. Typically used with verbs: 'give it a go', 'give this a go'. Not used for formal requests; instead use 'try' or 'attempt'. Can express low commitment—just try, not promise success.
Spanish: probar - intentar - dar una oportunidadPortuguese (BR): tentar - experimentar - dar uma chancePortuguese (PT): tentar - experimentar - dar uma hipóteseChinese (Simplified): 试一试 - 尝试Chinese (Traditional): 試一試 - 嘗試Hindi: कोशिश करनाArabic: يجرّب - يحاولBengali: চেষ্টা করা - একবার করে দেখাRussian: попробовать - попробовать себяJapanese: やってみる - 試してみるVietnamese: thử - thử làmKorean: 한번 해보다 - 시도하다Turkish: denemek - bir şans vermekUrdu: آزمانا - کوشش کرناIndonesian: mencoba - coba lakukan
例句
I'll give a go at cooking tonight.
basic
Why not give a go at learning guitar?
basic
He wants to give a go to painting.
basic
I've never done yoga, but I'm ready to give it a go.
natural
You should just give it a go—what's the worst that can happen?
natural
I've always wanted to give a go at baking bread from scratch.
natural