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endeavouring

UK //ɪnˈdev.ər.ɪŋ//US //ɪnˈdev.ɚ.ɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'endeveren',受古法语 'en devoir'(意为‘尽力’)影响,最终源自拉丁语 'debere'(意为‘应该’)。

verb

❶ 努力尝试做某事,通常指付出持续的努力或精力去完成一项任务或达成目标。

“She is endeavouring to finish her project before the deadline.”

(她正在努力在截止日期前完成她的项目。)

“The team is endeavouring to improve their performance this season.”

(团队正在努力在本赛季提高他们的表现。)

同义词:striving, attempting, trying

常见短语

endeavouring to — 表示正在努力做某事,强调持续的努力和尝试。

“She is endeavouring to balance her work and personal life.”

(她正在努力平衡工作和个人生活。)