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.
他修車的嘗試失敗了。
trying to kill someone
There was an attempt on the leader's life.
有人企圖刺殺這位領導人的生命。
trying to do better than others, like in sports
His attempt to break the record was close.
他打破紀錄的嘗試很接近成功。
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繪畫的嘗試。
to try to do something, especially if it is hard
He will attempt to climb the mountain.
他將嘗試攀登那座山。