attempt noun ⇨attempt (an attempt to do sth)⇨attack2 (an attempt on sb's life)attempt verb ⇨try1attempt
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attempt ♦︎ effort ♦︎ try ♦︎ go ♦︎ shot ♦︎ stabThese are all words for an act of trying to do sth, especially sth difficult.這些詞均表示嘗試、試圖。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an attempt / a try / a go / a shot / a stab at sth◆an attempt / effort to do sth◆in an attempt / effort to do sth◆a first / last / good attempt / effort / try / go / shot / stab◆a serious attempt / effort / go / shot◆a / an valiant / brave / feeble / unsuccessful attempt / effort / stab◆to have a try / go / shot / stab◆to make an attempt / an effort / a stab◆to give sth a try / go / shot◆to take a shot / stab at sth◆to be worth a try / go / shot / stab■attempt [countable, uncountable] an act of trying to do sth, especially sth difficult, often with no success; an act of trying to do better than sth, such as a good performance in sport(常常不成功的)企圖,試圖,嘗試;(爲超越某事物的)嘗試,努力◆Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs.爲削減費用,關閉了兩家工廠。◆The couple made several attempts at a compromise.這對夫婦幾次試圖和解。◆They made no attempt to escape.他們沒有企圖逃跑。◆I passed my driving test at the first attempt.我考汽車駕駛執照一次就通過了。◆The previous attempt on the world record was abandoned last year due to bad weather.上一次試圖沖擊世界紀錄是在去年,因天氣惡劣而取消了。 see also attempt ⇨ tryverb1■effort [countable] an act of trying to do sth, especially sth difficult that needs energy or determination艱難的嘗試;試圖;盡力◆I'll make a special effort to finish on time this week.我會加倍努力爭取本周完成。◆I didn't really feel like going out, but I'm glad I made the effort.我當時並不很想出去,不過我很慶幸還是出去了。◆The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.地方俱樂部正在盡一切努力吸引更多的年輕人。◆Despite our best efforts, we didn't manage to win the game.盡管我們盡了最大的努力,卻沒能赢得這場比賽。NOTE辨析 Attempt or effort?In many cases you can use either word.在許多情況下這兩個詞可以通用◆They met once more in an attempt / effort to find a solution.他們再次會面,試圖找到解決辦法。Attempt often emphasizes the event or action involved in trying to do or achieve sth. * attempt常強調嘗試中所涉及的事件或行動◆a coup / assassination / suicide attempt政變/刺殺/自殺的企圖◆a coup/assassination/suicide effortEffort especially emphasizes the work or energy that sb puts into trying to do sth. * effort尤其強調嘗試中所付出的勞動或精力◆a great / enormous / strenuous effort巨大/艱苦的努力◆a great/enormous/strenuous attempt■try [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal) an act of trying to do sth, especially sth which you think may not be successful(認爲可能不成功的)嘗試,努力◆I don't think I'll be any good at tennis, but I'll give it a try.我認爲我網球不會打得好,但是我會試一試。◆I doubt they'll be able to help, but it's worth a try(= worth asking them).我不敢肯定他們能幫上忙,但是不妨一試。◆Never mind-it was a good try.沒關系-那是一次不錯的嘗試。◆ (NAmE) The US negotiators decided to make another try at reaching a settlement.美方談判者決定再作一番努力,力求達成和解。 see also try ⇨ tryverb1■go [countable] (BrE, ratherinformal) a try嘗試;努力◆You should have a go at answering all the questions.你應該試着回答所有的問題。◆It took three goes to get it right.試了三次才把它弄好。■shot [countable, usually singular] (informal) an attempt to do or achieve sth嘗試;努力◆The team are looking good for a shot at the title.看來這個隊奪冠的勢頭不錯。◆Just give it your best shot(= try as hard as you can) and you'll be fine.只要盡自己最大的努力,你就會有好的結果。■stab [countable, usually singular] (informal) an attempt to do sth, especially sth that you are not very experienced or skilled at doing(尤指欠缺經驗或技能的)嘗試,企圖◆I've always enjoyed acting, but I'd like to have a stab at directing one day.我一直很樂於做演員,但也想將來有一天試試做導演。
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