attempted
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/əˈtemptɪd/
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/əˈtemptɪd/
If someone has tried to do something but didn't succeed, we can say that the action was attempted.
The criminal attempted to steal the painting but was caught by the security guard.
犯罪者が絵画を盗もうとしたが、警備員に捕まった。