0 present participle of attempt
1 to try to do something, especially something difficult:
[ + to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window.
There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen.
Study the examples first of all, then attempt the exercises on the next page.
"It would be stupid to attempt the journey in the dark." "Precisely, " he answered.
The pilot attempted a crash-landing on the beach.
The two explorers attempted an unaided walk across the South Pole.
Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting to climb down it.
Having random police patrols apprehend only some "unsuccessful" attempting criminals is not unfair even when such patrols miss other attempting criminals.
This may imply that the cost of attempting to remain in office outweighs the benefit.
A much simpler and more reliable solution than the unfortunate 'bleating lamb' effect that comes from attempting single-note trills on the vowels!
