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endeavours

UK //ɪnˈdev.əz//US //ɪnˈdev.ɚz//

词源

源自中古英语 endeveren,受古法语 endevoir(尽力)影响,最终来自拉丁语 in-(加强语气) + debere(欠债/义务)。

noun

❶ 指个人或组织为达成目标而付出的努力或尝试,通常强调持续性和决心。

“Despite his best endeavours, he couldn't finish the project on time.”

(尽管他尽了最大努力,还是没能按时完成项目。)

“Her scientific endeavours led to a major breakthrough.”

(她的科学探索带来了一项重大突破。)

同义词:efforts, attempts, strivings, undertakings, ventures

verb

❶ 表示尽力去做某事,通常带有正式或庄重的语气,强调主动尝试。

“She endeavours to visit her grandparents every weekend.”

(她尽力每周末都去看望祖父母。)

“The company endeavours to reduce its carbon footprint.”

(这家公司努力减少碳足迹。)

同义词:strive, attempt, try, seek, aim

常见短语

best endeavours — 法律或商业用语,表示尽最大努力履行义务或达成目标,但不保证绝对成功。

“The contractor agreed to use best endeavours to complete the work by December.”

(承包商同意尽最大努力在12月前完成工程。)