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efforts

UK //ˈefəts//US //ˈefərts//

词源

源自中古法语 'esfort',最终来自拉丁语 'exfortis'(意为'使出力量'),由 ex-(出)和 fortis(强壮的)组成。

noun

❶ 指为完成某事而付出的精力或行动,强调尝试和辛苦的过程。常用于描述个人或集体的工作、奋斗或尝试。

“Her efforts to learn French finally paid off when she moved to Paris.”

(她学习法语的付出终于在她搬到巴黎时得到了回报。)

“The team's efforts resulted in a successful product launch.”

(团队的努力促成了产品的成功发布。)

同义词:attempts, endeavors, strivings, exertions, labors

常见短语

make efforts — 表示付出努力去做某事,强调主动性和持续性。

“She made great efforts to improve her public speaking skills.”

(她付出了巨大努力来提升自己的公开演讲能力。)

joint efforts — 指多方共同协作的努力,常用于团队或国际合作场景。

“The success was achieved through the joint efforts of all departments.”

(这一成功是通过所有部门的共同努力实现的。)