0 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.
1 the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult:
[ + to infinitive ] She made a few half-hearted attempts to join in their conversation.
He made no attempt to be sociable.
This is my second attempt at the exam.
None of our attempts at contacting Dr James was successful.
They closed the road in an attempt (= to try to) to reduce traffic in the city.
This is the third attempt on the President's life.
3 to try to make or do something:
[ T ] The team’s quarterback attempted only 12 passes during the entire game.
[ + to infinitive ] Don’t attempt to do these tricks at home.
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.
The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of road accidents.
My second attempt at making flaky pastry was a bit more successful.
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(尤指為完成難事而進行)努力,嘗試, (尤指為完成難事而進行的)努力,嘗試, (足球比賽中的)射門…
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(尤指为完成难事而进行)努力,尝试, (尤指为完成难事而进行的)努力,尝试, (足球比赛中的)射门…
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intentar, intento, intento [masculine]…
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tentar, tentativa…
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(~しようと)試みる, 企てる, 試み…
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teşebbüs, girişim, deneme…
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tentative [feminine], effort [masculine], essai [masculine]…
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