attempting
attempting — 名詞
1. A situation in which a person makes an effort to achieve a challenging goal or c
嘗試；努力
試圖做某事，尤指困難的事
A situation in which a person makes an effort to achieve a challenging goal or complete a difficult task.
Soraya's attempt to climb the mountain failed when heavy snow blocked the path.
Soraya 嘗試攀登那座山，但因大雪封路而失敗了。
attempt + to-infinitive for a difficult goal
After three attempts, Mark finally opened the jam jar using hot water.
試了三次之後，Mark 終於用熱水打開了果醬罐。
The rescue team made a brave attempt to reach the hikers before dark.
救援隊勇敢地嘗試在天黑前抵達登山客所在的位置。
Camila gave up on her attempt at learning Mandarin after six months of classes.
Camila 上了六個月的課後放棄了學習中文的嘗試。
文法句型
attempt + to-infinitive
attempt + at + noun/gerund
make an attempt + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Often paired with the verb 'make' (make an attempt) or 'give up' (give up an attempt). The infinitive pattern 'attempt to do something' is more common than 'attempt at doing something'.
常見錯誤
2. A situation in which a person tries to murder another individual, often a promin
暗殺；行刺
試圖殺害某人，尤指公眾人物
A situation in which a person tries to murder another individual, often a prominent or well-known figure.
The police arrested two men for their attempt on the mayor's life last Tuesday.
警方逮捕了兩名男子，他們上週二試圖暗殺市長。
attempt on + someone's life (murder plot)
Security guards stopped the attempt on the general's life before anyone was hurt.
在任何人受傷之前，警衛就阻止了對將軍的暗殺行動。
The failed attempt on the diplomat's life led to tighter security at the embassy.
對那名外交官的暗殺失敗後，大使館加強了安全戒備。
Yael survived an attempt on her life during the civil war in her home country.
Yael 在她的祖國內戰期間僥倖躲過了一次暗殺。
- assassination attempt
more specific; refers to trying to kill a political or public figure
- murder plot
focuses on the planning stage rather than the act itself
文法句型
attempt on + possessive/someone's life
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'on' and a possessive noun referring to the target ('attempt on his life', 'attempt on the president's life'). The target is typically a person, not an animal or object.
3. An effort to score a point or goal in a sport such as football, basketball, or r
攻門；投籃
在運動中試圖得分的行為
An effort to score a point or goal in a sport such as football, basketball, or rugby.
The striker's attempt at goal flew just wide of the right-hand post.
那名前鋒的射門稍微偏出了右門柱。
attempt at goal (football context)
Daichi's attempt to score was blocked by two defenders before reaching the basket.
Daichi 的投籃在到達籃框前就被兩名防守球員擋下了。
Joshua made a final attempt to reach the end zone but was tackled at the five-yard line.
Joshua 最後一次試圖跑進達陣區，但在五碼線被擒抱住了。
Her attempt at a three-point shot bounced off the rim and into the guard's hands.
她嘗試投三分球，球卻彈到籃框邊緣，落到了對方後衛手中。
- shot
more general; 'shot' is used in many sports, while 'attempt' is more formal
文法句型
attempt at goal
attempt on goal
用法筆記
Chiefly used in British English for football (soccer). In American football, 'attempt' also refers to a pass play or a run toward the end zone.
4. Something that is produced or created as the result of trying to do or make some
成果；習作
嘗試後得到的結果或作品
Something that is produced or created as the result of trying to do or make something, especially a first try at a new skill.
This painting was Sari's first attempt at using oil paints on canvas.
這幅畫是 Sari 第一次嘗試使用油彩在畫布上作畫的作品。
first attempt at + gerund (outcome of a try)
The birthday cake was a delicious attempt at a traditional French patisserie recipe.
那個生日蛋糕是依照傳統法式糕點食譜做出來的美味成品。
His early attempts at writing poetry were full of spelling mistakes and awkward rhymes.
他早期嘗試寫的詩充滿了拼寫錯誤和彆扭的韻腳。
Feng's design was a bold attempt to combine modern glass with old wooden furniture.
Feng 的設計大膽地嘗試將現代玻璃與舊木家具結合在一起。
文法句型
first/second attempt + at + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Often used with ordinal numbers ('first attempt', 'second attempt') or adjectives that evaluate quality ('brave attempt', 'creditable attempt', 'poor attempt'). Focuses on the thing produced, not the effort itself.
5. A physical attack on a person, group, or fortified position, especially in a mil
攻擊；襲擊
對人或地方的軍事/身體攻擊
A physical attack on a person, group, or fortified position, especially in a military or historical context.
The soldiers made an attempt on the enemy fort under cover of darkness.
士兵們趁夜色掩護，對敵軍堡壘發起了一次襲擊。
attempt on + place (military assault)
Vivek described the attempt on his convoy during the retreat through the mountain pass.
Vivek 描述了撤退途中經過山口時車隊遭受襲擊的經過。
Historical records mention several attempts on the castle walls throughout the siege.
歷史記載提到圍城期間對城牆發起了多次進攻。
The general ordered a fresh attempt on the hilltop position at sunrise the next morning.
將軍下令在次日日出時對山頂陣地發動新一波攻勢。
文法句型
attempt on + place/person
用法筆記
This sense is older and more formal than sense 2. While sense 2 focuses on killing an individual, this sense describes a general military or physical assault on a place, position, or group. Less common in everyday speech.
attempting — 動詞
- attemptingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- attemptings3rd person singular
- attemptinging-ing form
- attemptingedpast simple
1. To set out to succeed at something, putting in real work toward achieving it, es
嘗試；試圖
努力去做某事，尤指困難的事
To set out to succeed at something, putting in real work toward achieving it, especially when the task is demanding.
Adina attempted to swim across the lake but turned back when the water got too cold.
Adina 試圖游泳橫越湖泊，但水變得太冷就折返了。
attempt + to-infinitive for a challenging action
The children are attempting to build a treehouse with old wooden planks and nails.
孩子們正在嘗試用舊木板和釘子搭建一個樹屋。
Owen attempted to fix the broken bicycle chain using only a screwdriver and tape.
Owen 嘗試只用一把螺絲起子和膠帶修理斷掉的自行車鏈條。
Théo attempted to bake a sourdough loaf without any prior experience in bread-making.
Théo 完全沒有任何烘焙經驗就嘗試烤一條酸種麵包。
The team attempted to reach the mountain summit before the afternoon storm arrived.
團隊試圖在午後暴風雨來臨前抵達山頂。
文法句型
attempt + to-infinitive
用法筆記
More formal than 'try'. Unlike 'try', it is rarely used with a gerund ('attempt doing' is uncommon; prefer 'try doing' for experimenting). Most commonly followed by a to-infinitive.