attempt
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/əˈtempt/
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/əˈtempt/
trying to do something hard, often without success
His attempt to fix the car failed.
他修车的尝试失败了。
trying to kill someone
There was an attempt on the leader's life.
有人企图刺杀这位领导人的生命。
trying to do better than others, like in sports
His attempt to break the record was close.
他打破纪录的尝试很接近成功。
something you make when trying to do or create something
She kept her first attempt at drawing.
她保留了自己第一次绘画的尝试。
to try to do something, especially if it is hard
He will attempt to climb the mountain.
他将尝试攀登那座山。