endeavour
/ɪnˈdevə/ · /ɪnˈdevər/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6116 in the learning path
努力；尝试
Definitions
n. A serious effort to achieve something.
努力；尝试
v. To try hard to achieve a goal.
努力；力图
Example
Growing vegetables together became our family's latest endeavour.
一起种菜成了我们全家最近尝试的新事情。
Governments should endeavour to make reliable public transport accessible to people in remote communities.
政府应努力让偏远社区的居民也能使用可靠的公共交通。
Collocations
- endeavour to do something
- make every endeavour
- a joint endeavour
- scientific endeavour
Synonyms
- effort
- attempt
- strive
Usage tip
英式拼写；美式为endeavor；动词后接to do。
FAQ
- What does endeavour mean?
- A serious effort to achieve something. To try hard to achieve a goal.
- How is endeavour pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈdevə/, US /ɪnˈdevər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
