Short written compositions on a specific subject

• Pieces of nonfiction writing

针对特定主题的短篇论述性文章

• 非虚构类写作

Archaic or literary: attempts; tries

古或文语：尝试；企图

Tests or experiments; assays

试验或测试；化验

Philately/numismatics: trial designs for stamps or banknotes

集邮/钱币学：邮票或纸币的试样设计

Third-person singular simple present of essay: attempts; tries

动词第三人称单数一般现在时：尝试；试图

Archaic: moves forth, as into battle

古：出征或挺进作战