attempt

英 [?'tem(p)t] 美[?'t?mpt]
  • n. 企圖,試圖;攻擊
  • vt. 企圖,試圖;嘗試

英英釋意


1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something;
"made an effort to cover all the reading material"
"wished him luck in his endeavor"
"she gave it a good try"
2. the act of attacking;
"attacks on women increased last year"
"they made an attempt on his life"