| 释义 |
at·tempt /əˈtempt/ vt. | n.
I vt.
1. 企图，试图；试图做(或完成等)
He attempted to lie (或 attempted lying). 他企图说谎。
I did not attempt the last question in the exam. 我没有试图去做末道试题。
attempt a survey of the situation 试图对形势作概括的评述
attempt a difficult task (problem) 试图完成一项艰难的工作(解决一个困难的问题)
He was guilty of attempted robbery. 他犯抢劫未遂罪。
2. 试图征服(高山)；试图攻克(堡垒等)；〈古〉企图夺去(生命)
attempt the Matterhorn 试图攀登马特杭峰
attempt sb.'s life 企图杀害某人
3. 〈古〉引诱，诱惑
II n.
1. 企图，尝试，努力；(尤指不理想的)尝试结果
He made no attempt to escape (或 at escaping). 他未企图逃跑。
Their first attempt at a solution was unsuccessful. 他们解决问题的第一次尝试没有成功。
We succeeded at the first attempt. 我们旗开得胜。
Her attempt at a Christmas cake had to be thrown away. 她做的圣诞蛋糕只好被扔掉。
2. 攻击，进攻
a final attempt on (或 upon) the feudal citadel 对封建堡垒的最后冲击
We failed the enemy's attemptagainst our lines. 我们挫败了敌人对我们防线的进攻。
An attempt was made on his life. 有人向他行刺。
an attempt on the world record 一次试图打破世界纪录的冲刺
[<OFr attempter <L attemptāre to strive after < tentāre to try] |