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.
범죄자가 그림을 훔치려고 했지만 경비원에게 잡혔습니다.