attempts; attempted; attempting
attempts; attempted; attempting
Learner's definition of ATTEMPT
[+ object]
: to try to do (something) : to try to accomplish or complete (something)企图;试图 —
often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 Synonyms同义词attempt,
try,
endeavor,
and strive mean to make an effort to do or accomplish something.*Attempt、try、endeavor和strive均指努力做或完成某事。 attempt is a basic word that sometimes stresses the beginning of this kind of effort.*Attempt是一个基本单词,有时强调此种努力的开始。 try is very close toattempt but often stresses effort that is made to test or prove something.*Try与Attempt的意思非常接近,但常强调做出的努力是为了验证或证明某事。 endeavor is a more formal word that usually suggests a serious and continuing effort.*Endeavor用法更为正式,通常意指一种认真、持久的努力。 strive suggests effort made over a long period of time in order to accomplish something difficult.*Strive意指为完成某件困难的事情进行的长期努力。 2 attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ noun
plural attempts
plural attempts
Learner's definition of ATTEMPT
[count]
1
: an act of trying to do something企图;试图 -
In an attempt [=effort] to raise money, the school will begin charging admission to school concerts.为了筹钱,学校将开始对校音乐会收取入场费。
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She failed her driving test on the first attempt but she succeeded on her second attempt.她第一次驾驶考试失败了,但第二次通过了。
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We both made an attempt [=tried] to be friendly despite recent arguments.尽管最近有过几次争吵,但我们俩还是尽力保持友好。
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He made no attempt to apologize. [=he did not try to apologize]他没打算道歉。
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It was a successful attempt at climbing Mount Everest. = It was a successful attempt on Mount Everest.这是一次攀登珠穆朗玛峰的成功尝试。
◊ Attempt often suggests that the effort made was unsuccessful.*Attempt常暗示所做出的努力没有结果。
2
: something that results from trying to do something企图;尝试
an attempt on someone's life
: an act of trying to kill someone : a usually unsuccessful effort to kill someone(通常未遂的)谋杀