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.
犯罪分子企圖偷走畫作,但被保安抓住了。