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源自拉丁语 'attemptare',意为 '尝试' 或 '努力',经由古法语 'attempter' 进入英语。
❶ 指尝试或努力做某事的行为,通常带有挑战性或不确定性,可能成功也可能失败。
“His attempts to climb the mountain were unsuccessful.”
(他尝试攀登那座山的努力没有成功。)
“She made several attempts to solve the math problem.”
(她多次尝试解决那道数学题。)
❶ 尝试或努力去做某事,通常指付出实际行动以达到某个目标。
“He attempts to finish his homework before dinner.”
(他试图在晚饭前完成作业。)
“She attempts to learn a new language every year.”
(她每年都尝试学习一门新语言。)
attempt to — 表示尝试做某事,强调付诸行动的努力。
“He will attempt to run a marathon next month.”
(他下个月将尝试跑一场马拉松。)
in an attempt to — 为了达到某个目的而采取行动,常用于解释动机。
“She studied hard in an attempt to pass the exam.”
(她努力学习,试图通过考试。)