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effort

UK //ˈefət//US //ˈefərt//

词源

源自中古法语 'esfort',由 es-(表示'出') + fort('力量')构成,字面意思是'使出力量'。

noun

❶ 指为完成某事而付出的体力或脑力劳动,强调过程中的辛苦和投入。

“She put a lot of effort into her studies.”

(她在学习上投入了很多努力。)

“The project required a great deal of effort from everyone.”

(这个项目需要每个人都付出巨大努力。)

❶ 指一次具体的尝试或行动,通常是为了达成某个目标。

“The rescue effort saved many lives.”

(这次救援行动挽救了许多生命。)

“His first effort at painting was surprisingly good.”

(他第一次尝试画画就出人意料地好。)

同义词:attempt, endeavor, exertion, struggle, try

常见短语

make an effort — 表示刻意付出努力去做某事,常用于鼓励或要求他人时。

“You should make an effort to arrive on time.”

(你应该努力做到准时到达。)

joint effort — 指多人或团体共同付出的努力,强调协作性。

“The success was the result of a joint effort.”

(这次成功是大家共同努力的结果。)