( <美> endeavor)
no obj., with infinitive
- try hard to do or achieve something努力, 尽力：
he is endeavouring to help the Third World.
他正努力帮助第三世界。
1
- an attempt to achieve a goal尝试：
with infinitive an endeavour to reduce serious injury.减少严重损伤的尝试。
1.1
- mass noun earnest and industrious effort, especially when sustained over a period of time努力; 勤奋：
enthusiasm is a vital ingredient in all human endeavour.
热情是人积极进取的关键因素。
1.2
- an enterprise or undertaking事业, 活动：
a political endeavour.
政治事业。
词源
late Middle English （in the sense 'exert oneself'）： from the phrase put oneself in devoir 'do one's utmost' （see DEVOIR）.