attempts
attempts — 動詞
- attemptspresent simple I / you / we / they
- attemptses3rd person singular
- attemptsing-ing form
- attemptsedpast simple
1. when you make a deliberate effort to achieve a goal, especially one that is hard
嘗試；企圖
努力試圖做困難的事
when you make a deliberate effort to achieve a goal, especially one that is hard to reach.
The young climber attempted to reach the top of the mountain before dark.
那位年輕的攀岩者試圖在天黑前抵達山頂。
attempt + to-infinitive for effort toward a goal
Wei attempted a difficult jump during the figure skating competition.
Wei 在花式滑冰比賽中嘗試了一個困難的跳躍動作。
attempt + noun phrase (direct object)
Amina attempted the maths problem several times before she found the answer.
Amina 試了好幾次那道數學題，最後終於找到答案。
Nobody had ever attempted such a long swim across the open ocean.
從來沒有人嘗試過在開闊的海洋中游這麼長的距離。
Despite the storm, the firefighters attempted to reach the stranded family.
儘管風暴來襲，消防人員仍試圖抵達受困的那一家人。
文法句型
attempt + noun phrase
attempt + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Commonly followed by a to-infinitive. The direct object with a noun phrase is also frequent but slightly more formal.
常見錯誤
attempts — 名詞
- attemptssingular
- attemptsesplural
1. a situation in which someone makes an effort to accomplish a difficult task, wit
嘗試；努力
嘗試做某事的行為
a situation in which someone makes an effort to accomplish a difficult task, without knowing whether they will manage it.
After three failed attempts, Femi finally passed his driving test.
失敗了三次之後，Femi 終於通過了駕照考試。
countable noun with number: three attempts
Her attempt to bake a birthday cake for her brother ended with a smoky kitchen.
她試圖為弟弟烤一個生日蛋糕，結果廚房裡煙霧瀰漫。
attempt + to-infinitive
The rescue team made a brave attempt to save the hikers trapped by the flood.
救援隊勇敢地試圖拯救被洪水困住的登山客。
Paloma's first attempt at rock climbing was surprisingly successful.
Paloma 第一次嘗試攀岩就出乎意料地成功了。
- abandonment
the act of giving up
文法句型
attempt + at + noun phrase
attempt + to-infinitive
用法筆記
This is the most common noun sense. Frequently used in the pattern 'make an attempt to do something' or 'in a/an attempt to do something'.
常見錯誤
2. used to explain the purpose of an action — meaning 'in order to try to achieve s
試圖；為了
為了達成某目的而做的努力
used to explain the purpose of an action — meaning 'in order to try to achieve something'.
Theo called a meeting in an attempt to settle the argument between the two teams.
Theo 召開了一場會議，試圖解決兩個小組之間的爭執。
in an attempt + to-infinitive
The chef added more spices in an attempt to make the dish taste more authentic.
主廚加了更多香料，試圖讓這道菜吃起來更有道地風味。
In an attempt to save money, the Watanabe family started growing their own vegetables.
為了省錢，渡邊家開始自己種蔬菜。
The goalkeeper rushed forward in an attempt to block the final shot of the game.
守門員往前衝，試圖擋下比賽的最後一記射門。
- in order to
more neutral and slightly less formal
- so as to
similar meaning, slightly more formal
- in an effort to
interchangeable with this sense
文法句型
in an attempt + to-infinitive
用法筆記
This sense only appears in the fixed phrase 'in an attempt to + verb'. It does not combine with 'at' or take a direct object. Do not confuse with sense 1 (act of trying); here the focus is on the purpose, not the effort itself.
3. a situation where someone deliberately tries to end another person's life, espec
行刺；暗殺
試圖殺死某人（尤指名人）
a situation where someone deliberately tries to end another person's life, especially a famous or important one.
The politician survived an attempt on his life when a gunman opened fire near the stadium.
那名政治人物在一次行刺中生還，槍手在體育場附近開了槍。
attempt on + possessive + life
Police arrested two suspects in connection with the attempt on the judge's life.
警方逮捕了兩名與企圖謀害法官一案有關的嫌疑人。
attempt on + noun's + life
A bodyguard noticed the suspicious movement and prevented an attempt on the general's life.
一名保鑣注意到可疑的動靜，阻止了一起暗殺將軍的企圖。
The novel begins with a failed attempt on the queen's life during a royal parade.
這部小說以一場失敗的刺殺女王行動揭開序幕，當時正在舉行皇家遊行。
- assassination attempt
specifically targets a political or public figure
- murder attempt
broader; does not imply a public figure
文法句型
attempt + on + possessive + life
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'on' followed by a person or possessive + 'life'. The phrase 'attempt on someone's life' is a fixed collocation. Distinguish from sense 1, which covers all types of trying; this sense is specific to killing.
常見錯誤
4. an action in a game where a player tries to score points, such as kicking or hea
射門；推進
比賽中嘗試得分或推進
an action in a game where a player tries to score points, such as kicking or heading the ball toward the goal, or throwing it toward the basket.
The striker's attempt at goal was saved by the goalkeeper at the last second.
那位前鋒的射門在最後一秒被守門員擋了下來。
attempt at goal (football/soccer)
Daichi made three attempts to score but missed the basket each time.
Daichi 投了三次籃都沒進。
attempt + to-infinitive (basketball)
The crowd cheered every attempt their team made to move the ball down the field.
每當他們的球隊嘗試帶球往前推進，觀眾就大聲歡呼。
Her attempt from outside the penalty area curved just wide of the post.
她在禁區外的射門劃出一道弧線，剛好偏出門柱。
文法句型
attempt + at + goal/net/basket
用法筆記
Used across many sports. In American football, 'rushing attempt' refers to an effort to carry the ball forward. The preposition 'at' (attempt at goal) is common in football and rugby.