*ex·am/ɪg`zæm; ɪɡˈzæm/ n [C] 1 an official test of knowledge or ability in a particular subject 考试,测验: a chemistry exam 化学考试 pass/fail an exam If he passes these exams he'll go to university. 如果他通过这些考试,就可以上大学了。 take/sit an exam (=do an exam) 参加考试: When do you take your final exams? 你什么时候参加期终考试? 2AmE a set of medical tests 【美】 医疗检查: an eye exam 眼睛检查