endeavor
/enˈdev.ər/ (bre, ipa) · /enˈdev.ɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈde-vər/ (ame, mw)
endeavor — 動詞
- endeavorpresent simple I / you / we / they
- endeavors3rd person singular
- endeavoring-ing form
- endeavoredpast simple
1. to make a determined and sustained effort to accomplish a difficult task or goal
致力；力圖
為達成某事而付出極大努力
to make a determined and sustained effort to accomplish a difficult task or goal
Takeshi endeavored to master the traditional pottery techniques of his hometown.
Takeshi 致力於掌握家鄉的傳統陶藝技法。
endeavor + to-infinitive for sustained effort
The school principal endeavored to create a safer environment for every student.
校長致力為每位學生創造更安全的環境。
Élise endeavored to complete her research paper before the conference deadline.
Élise 力圖在會議截止日前完成她的研究論文。
The rescue team endeavored to reach the stranded hikers before the storm hit.
救援隊力圖在暴風雨來臨前抵達受困的登山客所在之處。
Adina endeavored to improve communication between the two departments.
Adina 致力改善兩個部門之間的溝通。
文法句型
endeavor + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a to-infinitive. Unlike the more neutral try, endeavor implies sustained effort over time and is primarily found in formal or academic writing.
常見錯誤
endeavor — 名詞
1. a serious, determined attempt that requires commitment and hard work
努力；奮力
認真而堅定的嘗試
a serious, determined attempt that requires commitment and hard work
Selim made a sincere endeavor to learn Mandarin before moving to Taipei.
Selim 在搬到台北之前付出了真誠的努力來學習中文。
collocation: sincere endeavor
The success of the project came from the collective endeavor of everyone in the lab.
該計畫的成功來自實驗室每個人的共同努力。
collocation: collective endeavor
Nila's endeavor to start her own bakery required months of careful planning.
Nila 想要開自己的麵包店，為此付出的努力需要好幾個月的仔細規劃。
Despite his injury, Christopher continued his endeavor to run a full marathon.
儘管受傷了，Christopher 仍繼續努力完成全程馬拉松。
The charity recognized every volunteer who contributed to the endeavor.
該慈善機構表彰了每一位為這項努力貢獻力量的志工。
- negligence
lack of proper effort or care
- inactivity
absence of effort altogether
用法筆記
Commonly modified by adjectives like sincere, honest, serious, or determined that emphasize the earnestness of the effort. Unlike attempt, endeavor carries a sense of sustained commitment rather than a single try.
常見錯誤
2. a large or ambitious project that requires effort, planning, and determination t
事業；計畫
需要努力的重大計畫或事業
a large or ambitious project that requires effort, planning, and determination to complete
Starting a new school in a rural area was a costly but rewarding endeavor.
在偏鄉地區創辦一所新學校是一項成本高昂但回報豐碩的事業。
adjective + endeavor describing a project
Hugo devoted ten years to his scientific endeavor of mapping coral reefs.
Hugo 花了十年時間投入繪製珊瑚礁分布圖的科學計畫。
The art exhibition was a collaborative endeavor involving twelve local painters.
這場藝術展是一項包含十二位本地畫家的合作計畫。
Sari joined the charitable endeavor to build wells in remote mountain villages.
Sari 加入了一項在偏遠山村建造水井的慈善事業。
The research endeavor received funding from three international organizations.
這項研究計畫獲得了三個國際機構的資助。
- undertaking
very close in meaning; suggests a task that is somewhat challenging or burdensome
- enterprise
suggests a project that involves initiative and risk, often in business
- venture
emphasizes risk and innovation, especially in business contexts
- project
more neutral and less formal; can be small or large in scale
用法筆記
Describes an activity that has direction and purpose over a period of time, such as a business, artistic, educational, or charitable undertaking. Often takes adjectives that specify the field (commercial, creative, scientific, artistic).