trial balloon

Значение (Английский)

1. A small balloon released into the sky to determine the direction and tendency of winds in the upper air before a manned ascent in a larger balloon; a ballon d'essai.
2. An idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc., offered to an audience or group in order to test whether it generates acceptance or interest.

Синонимы

proffer

Переводы

sondeig

Versuchsballon

ballon d’essai

ballon d'essai

Пишется через дефис как

trial

Произносится как (IPA)

/ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈluːn/

Этимология (Английский)

Calque of French ballon d’essai (“small balloon released into the sky to determine the direction and tendency of winds in the upper air before a manned ascent in a larger balloon; (figuratively) prospective action to test acceptance”): ballon (“balloon”), essai (“trial, try; assay”).