| 词汇 | attempt |
| 释义 | attempt verb [ T ] uk/əˈtempt/ us/əˈtempt/ B1 （尤指为完成难事而进行）努力，尝试 to try to do something, especially something difficult [ + to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window. 他企图跳窗逃跑。 He attempted a joke, but no one laughed. 他开了个玩笑，试图调节气氛，但没有一个人笑。 There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen. 试图去解释是毫无意义的——他根本不会听。
attempt noun [ C ] uk/əˈtempt/ us/əˈtempt/ (ACT OF TRYING) B2 （尤指为完成难事而进行的）努力，尝试 the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult [ + to infinitive ] She made a few half-hearted attempts to join in their conversation. 他们谈话时，她半心半意地插了几句话。 He made no attempt to be sociable. 他不合群，也不试图去改变这一点。 This is my second attempt at the exam. 这是我第二次去参加那个考试。 None of our attempts at contacting Dr James was successful. 我们多次试图和詹姆斯博士取得联系，但都没有成功。 They closed the road in an attempt (= to try to) to reduce traffic in the city. 他们封闭了道路，试图减少城里的交通流量。 an attempt on someone's life 谋杀（某人的）企图 an act of trying to kill someone This is the third attempt on the President's life. 这是今年第三次有人企图刺杀总统。 Since the general seized power, there have been several attempts on his life. The greatest threat to national security in the US is no longer an attempt on the president's life. Cartel members riddled their home with bullets in an attempt on her father's life. This is the first interview she's given about the attempt on her life.
(IN SPORT) （足球比赛中的）射门 an act of trying to score a goal in a game of football or move the ball forwards in American football Chelsea had several attempts on goal in the first 15 minutes. 切尔西队在开场15分钟内就有好几次射门。 Washington is averaging under six yards per passing attempt. |
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