attempt
attempt — 動詞
1. to put in real effort toward doing or achieving something, usually a task that i
嘗試；試圖
努力去做困難或不一定成功的事
to put in real effort toward doing or achieving something, usually a task that is hard, risky, or unlikely to succeed.
Ines attempted to climb the rock wall but slipped near the top.
Ines 嘗試攀爬岩壁，但快到頂端時滑了一下。
attempt + to-infinitive for a hard physical task
The firefighters attempted a rescue through thick smoke on the third floor.
消防員試圖穿過三樓的濃煙進行救援。
attempt + noun (object names the difficult task)
Farouk did not even attempt the last question on the math test.
Farouk 連數學考試的最後一題都沒去嘗試。
Two prisoners attempted to escape over the prison wall last Friday night.
上週五晚上，兩名囚犯試圖翻越監獄圍牆逃跑。
Please do not attempt to fix the broken oven by yourself.
請不要自己嘗試修理那台壞掉的烤箱。
文法句型
attempt + to-infinitive
attempt + noun
用法筆記
Often carries a feeling that success was uncertain or did not happen — much more common in writing and news reports than 'try'. Frequently followed by a to-infinitive.
常見錯誤
attempt — 名詞
1. an effort someone makes toward doing or finishing a task, especially one that is
嘗試；努力
為達成困難目標所做的努力
an effort someone makes toward doing or finishing a task, especially one that is hard or that they are not sure will work out.
Quinn made three attempts to bake bread before one finally rose properly.
Quinn 嘗試了三次，麵包終於有一次成功發起來了。
make + attempts; pattern 'attempt to do something'
Esme's first attempt at painting a portrait turned out better than he hoped.
Esme 第一次嘗試畫人物肖像，結果比他預期的還要好。
attempt at + noun/-ing for a skill or activity
Every attempt to call the hospital ended with a busy line.
每一次嘗試打電話到醫院，都只聽到忙線聲。
The team's brave attempt to reach the summit failed because of strong winds.
由於風勢強勁，隊伍勇敢攻頂的嘗試最後失敗了。
After several failed attempts, the locksmith finally opened the old garden gate.
經過幾次失敗的嘗試，鎖匠終於把舊花園鐵門打開。
文法句型
an attempt to do something
an attempt at something
用法筆記
Most commonly used with 'make' as a verb. Distinguish from sense 3 (criminal attack) and sense 4 (sports try): this base sense covers any kind of effort, while those are restricted to attacks on a person or scoring moves in a game.
常見錯誤
2. used in the fixed phrase 'in an attempt to', which states the reason behind an a
試圖；為了
用於說明某行動背後的目的
used in the fixed phrase 'in an attempt to', which states the reason behind an action by naming the goal the person was hoping to reach.
The mayor closed the main road in an attempt to reduce traffic noise downtown.
市長關閉了主要道路，試圖降低市中心的交通噪音。
fixed pattern: in an attempt to + base verb
Ines skipped lunch in an attempt to finish her science report before five o'clock.
Ines 不吃午餐，為了在五點前完成她的科學報告。
The bakery lowered its prices in an attempt to win back regular customers.
麵包店降價，為了把老顧客拉回來。
The pilot turned the plane sharply left in an attempt to avoid the storm clouds.
機師急速向左轉，試圖避開暴風雨雲層。
- in order to
more neutral; just states purpose without highlighting effort or doubt
- in the hope of
stresses what the person was hoping for, takes -ing form
- trying to
everyday and less formal
文法句型
in an attempt to + infinitive
用法筆記
Only appears in this fixed phrase, always followed by 'to' plus a base verb. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 names the effort itself ('she made an attempt'), while this sense names the purpose behind a separate main action ('she shouted in an attempt to warn him').
常見錯誤
3. a planned action by which a person tries — and usually fails — to kill another p
行刺；行兇
想殺害某人但通常未成功的行為
a planned action by which a person tries — and usually fails — to kill another person, often a famous or important figure.
Police arrested two men after an attempt on the senator's life outside the courthouse.
在法院外發生行刺參議員的事件後，警方逮捕了兩名男子。
fixed phrase: an attempt on someone's life
The queen survived three attempts on her life during her long reign.
女王在漫長的執政期間，曾躲過三次行刺。
Reporters questioned the mayor about the recent attempt on his life last weekend.
記者向市長詢問上週末那起針對他的行刺事件。
An assassination attempt at the airport was stopped by a sharp-eyed guard.
機場的一場暗殺行動，被一名眼尖的警衛阻止。
- assassination attempt
specific to public or political figures
- murder attempt
more general, used when the target is anyone, not just public figures
文法句型
an attempt on someone's life
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the pattern 'an attempt on [someone's] life' or as the compound 'assassination attempt'. Reserved for attacks meant to kill, not for ordinary fights or threats.
常見錯誤
4. in football, a shot aimed at the goal; in American football, a play in which a t
射門；進攻
球賽中射門或推進球的一次嘗試
in football, a shot aimed at the goal; in American football, a play in which a team tries to push the ball forward toward the end zone.
Brazil had ten attempts on goal but only one ball found the net.
巴西隊射門十次，但只有一球真正進網。
football: attempt on goal
The young striker's wild attempt flew high over the crossbar into the crowd.
那位年輕前鋒的射門高高飛過橫梁，落入觀眾席。
On their fourth attempt, the Patriots ran the ball seven yards down the field.
在第四次進攻時，愛國者隊把球往前推進了七碼。
The goalkeeper saved every attempt during the long second half of the match.
下半場很長，守門員把對方每一次射門都擋了下來。
文法句型
an attempt at goal
an attempt on goal
用法筆記
Sport-specific use, found in match reports and commentary. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense names a single shot or play in a game, while sense 1 covers any kind of effort outside sport.