单词 | attempting |
释义 | attempt1 of 2verb at·tempt ə-ˈtem(p)t attempted; attempting; attempts transitive verb 1 : to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect He attempted to swim the swollen river. 2 archaic : tempt 3 archaic : to try to subdue or take by force : attack attemptable ə-ˈtem(p)-tə-bəl adjective attempt 2 of 2noun1 a : the act or an instance of trying to do or accomplish something : an act or instance of attempting something She failed the test on her first attempt but passed on her second attempt. They made an attempt [=tried] to be helpful. often : an unsuccessful effort a suicide attempt b : something resulting from or representing an attempt … surrounded by lemon trees and a few attempts at rose bushes. 2 : attack, assault an attempt on the life of the president attempting verbas in trying to make an effort to do after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help don't even attempt walking on your broken foot Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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