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词汇 attempt
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attempt

noun
 OPAL S
/əˈtempt/
/əˈtempt/
  1.  
    [countable, uncountable] an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult, often with no success企图;试图;尝试
    • I passed my driving test at the first attempt.我考汽车驾驶执照时一次就通过了。
    • attempt to do something They made no attempt to escape.他们没有企图逃跑。
    • The launch will go ahead despite the failure of previous attempts to create an online business.尽管之前创建在线业务的尝试失败了,但发布会仍将继续进行。
    • Why have repeated attempts to find a permanent solution to the problem failed ?为什么一再试图找到永久解决问题的办法都失败了?
    • They were frustrated in their attempts to get an explanation.他们试图得到一个解释,但失败了。
    • He has failed in three previous attempts to win the world title.他之前三次试图赢得世界冠军的努力都失败了。
    • in an attempt to do something Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs.为削减费用,关闭了两家工厂。
    • attempt at something The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise.这对夫妇试图和解但未成功。
    • attempt at doing something They were praised for making an attempt at solving the problem.他们因试图解决问题而受到表扬。
    • That's not bad for a first attempt.对首次尝试来说,这样的结果是不错的。
    • Rescue attempts were stopped because of bad weather.救援行动因天气恶劣而被迫停止。
    • In an attempt to ward off criticism, the government has made education a priority.为了避免受到批评,政府已决定优先发展教育。
    • She has made no attempt to contact her mother.她没有尝试和母亲取得联系。
    • The board said it would resist any attempt to take control of the company.董事会说将阻止任何接管公司的企图。
    • Their attempt to break out of prison was foiled.他们越狱的企图成为泡影。
    • her vain attempt to save her son's life她挽救儿子生命的徒劳无功之举
    • Last night there was a desperate attempt to reach survivors of the accident.昨晚,人们不顾一切地试图找到事故幸存者。
    • They were arrested after a failed coup attempt.他们在一次未遂政变后被捕。
    • She smiled at my feeble attempt at humour/​humor.见我试图幽默却做不到,她笑了。
    • I made a half-hearted attempt at cleaning my apartment.我有一搭没一搭地打扫公寓。
    Topics Difficulty and failureb2
    Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • successful
    • abortive
    • botched
    verb + attempt
    • make
    • succeed in
    • abandon
    attempt + verb
    • succeed
    • fail
    preposition
    • in an/​the attempt
    • attempt at
    • attempt by
    phrases
    • an attempt on somebody’s life
    • at the first, second, etc. attempt
    • in the first, second, etc. attempt
  2.  
    [countable] an act of trying to kill somebody杀人企图
    • attempt on somebody/sb’s life Someone has made an attempt on the president's life.有人企图刺杀总统。
    • an assassination attempt一次暗杀企图
    • a murder/suicide attempt谋杀/自杀企图
    Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • successful
    • abortive
    • botched
    verb + attempt
    • make
    • succeed in
    • abandon
    attempt + verb
    • succeed
    • fail
    preposition
    • in an/​the attempt
    • attempt at
    • attempt by
    phrases
    • an attempt on somebody’s life
    • at the first, second, etc. attempt
    • in the first, second, etc. attempt
  3. [countable] attempt (on something) an effort to do better than something, such as a very good performance in sport(为超越某事物的)尝试,努力
    • his attempt on the world land speed record他为创造陆上速度世界纪录所作的尝试
    • a world-record attempt创世界纪录的尝试
    Wordfinder
    • adrenaline
    • adventure
    • attempt
    • challenge
    • enthusiasm
    • escapade
    • excitement
    • explore
    • kick
    • thrill
  4. [countable] attempt (at something) a thing that you produce as a result of trying to make or achieve something杀人企图
    • She picked her first attempt at a letter out of the bin.她第一次试着从垃圾箱里拿出一封信。
  5. 词源late Middle English: from Old French attempter, from Latin attemptare, from ad- ‘to’ + temptare ‘to tempt’.

attempt

verb
 OPAL S
/əˈtempt/
/əˈtempt/
动词形式
present simple I / you / we / they attempt
/əˈtempt/
/əˈtempt/
he / she / it attempts
/əˈtempts/
/əˈtempts/
past simple attempted
/əˈtemptɪd/
/əˈtemptɪd/
past participle attempted
/əˈtemptɪd/
/əˈtemptɪd/
-ing form attempting
/əˈtemptɪŋ/
/əˈtemptɪŋ/
  1. to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult努力;尝试;试图
    • attempt to do something I will attempt to answer all your questions.我将努力回答你的全部问题。
    • She never attempted to explain her behaviour to her family.她从未试图向家人解释自己的行为。
    • She has been unsuccessfully attempting to find out the name of the police officer.她一直试图找出那个警官的名字,但没有成功。
    • I haven't even attempted to do any of this yet.我甚至还没有尝试过做这些。
    • Do not attempt to repair this yourself.不要试图自己修理这个东西。
    • attempt something The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.囚犯企图逃跑,但失败了。
    • Don't attempt to argue with him.不要试图和他争论。
    • The patient may attempt to dismiss or deny the problem.病人可能会试图忽视或否认这个问题。
    • The coastguard had advised them not to attempt a rescue.海岸警备队已通知他们不要试图救人。
    • A group of junior army officers attempted a coup in March 1988.1988年3月,一群低级军官试图发动政变。
    • More than once, depression drove him to attempt suicide.抑郁让他不止一次试图自杀。
    More Like This Verbs usually followed by infinitivesVerbs usually followed by infinitives
    • afford
    • agree
    • appear
    • arrange
    • attempt
    • beg
    • choose
    • consent
    • decide
    • expect
    • fail
    • happen
    • hesitate
    • hope
    • intend
    • learn
    • manage
    • mean
    • neglect
    • offer
    • prepare
    • pretend
    • promise
    • refuse
    • swear
    • try
    • want
    • wish
    词源late Middle English: from Old French attempter, from Latin attemptare, from ad- ‘to’ + temptare ‘to tempt’.
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