make an attempt at

attempt ... a maiden attempt 初次尝试 make an attempt at 打算; 试图 make an attempt at to do 打算; 试图 ...

... in an attempt to 试图…,企图… make an attempt at 试图,企图,打算… make an attempt on sb's life 企图加害某人,刺杀某人 ...

高考英语重点词组_百度文库 ... arise from = result from 由……引起 attempt at…= make an attempt at… 企图做，试做…事 ...