2N-COUNT (用于化验的)取样,样本 A sample of a substance is a small amount of it that is examined and analysed scientifically. (用于化验的)取样,样本
They took samples of my blood. [+ of]
他们取了我的血样。
...urine samples.
尿样
3N-COUNT (抽查的)样本;抽选人员;抽样 A sample of people or things is a number of them chosen out of a larger group and then used in tests or used to provide information about the whole group. (抽查的)样本;抽选人员;抽样
We based our analysis on a random sample of more than 200 males. [+ of]
5VERB 体验;尝试 If you sample a place or situation, you experience it for a short time in order to find out about it. 体验;尝试
...the chance to sample a different way of life. [VERB noun]
体验不同生活方式的机会
6VERB [usually passive]节录,选录(乐曲) When musicians or pieces of their music are sampled, parts of their music are used by other musicians in their own work. 节录,选录(乐曲)
I don't actually mind being sampled as long as people give credit where it's due. [beVERB-ed]