| 单词 | attempt |
| 释义 | attempt (noun) attempt 2 ENTRIES FOUND: attempt (verb) attempt (noun) 1 attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ verb attempts; attempted; attempting 1 attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ verb 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 They've attempted a climb up Mount Everest once before.他们以前曾试图攀登珠穆朗玛峰。 She attempted suicide early in their marriage.她在刚结婚时曾企图自杀。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 Do not attempt to repair the equipment without the proper tools.没有合适的工具，就不要试图修理这台机器。 The book attempts to prove that they were not guilty.这本书试图证明他们无罪。 — attempted adjective an attempted robbery/murder/suicide抢劫/谋杀/自杀未遂 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。 He will attempt to photograph the rare bird.他将尽力把那种罕见的鸟拍摄下来。 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。 The team is trying to determine which fuel is less efficient overall.这支科研队伍正在努力测定哪种燃料整体效能不足。 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。 As a teacher, he endeavors to inspire a love of learning in his students.作为老师，他一直努力激发学生们对学习的热爱。 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。 Despite setbacks, we must continue to strive for peace.尽管有挫折，但我们必须继续为和平事业而奋斗。 2 attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ noun plural attempts 2 attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ noun 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。 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。 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。 He made no attempt to apologize. [=he did not try to apologize]他没打算道歉。 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。 a suicide attempt自杀未遂 an assassination attempt刺杀未遂 2 : something that results from trying to do something企图；尝试 Her attempt at a home-cooked meal consisted of frozen fish sticks and a can of soup.她尝试做一顿家常便饭，食材包括冻鱼条和汤罐头。 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 Police report that there has been an attempt on the actor's life.警方称有人企图谋杀这个男演员。 Someone made an attempt on her life. [=someone tried to kill her]有人要杀她。 |
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