attempt
/əˈtempt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3776 in the learning path
尝试；努力
Definitions
n. An effort to do something, especially something difficult.
尝试；努力
v. To try to do something, especially something difficult.
尝试；试图
Example
My first attempt at baking bread was surprisingly successful.
我第一次尝试烤面包，结果出乎意料地成功。
Many cities are attempting to reduce air pollution by improving public transport and expanding cycling networks.
许多城市正通过改善公共交通和扩展自行车道网络来尝试减少空气污染。
Collocations
- make an attempt
- attempt to do something
- a successful attempt
- in an attempt to
Word family
- attempted (adj.)
Synonyms
- try
- endeavour
Usage tip
动词后接to do；名词常用an attempt at doing。
FAQ
- What does attempt mean?
- An effort to do something, especially something difficult. To try to do something, especially something difficult.
- How is attempt pronounced?
- UK /əˈtempt/, US /əˈtempt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
