attempt [ ə'tempt ]

v.企圖;嘗試;(常與to連用, 此涵義是去做自己希望會成功的事)

Do not attempt impossibilities.

不要試圖做不可能的事情。

We attempt the takeover of a manufacturing company.

我們正試圖兼并一個制造業公司。

短語

attempt sb.'s life

企圖殺害某人

attempt to do something

試圖做某些事情

近義詞synonym

try v. 試一試;

You must try and finish the work in two days.

你們要力爭兩天內完成這項工作。

endeavor v. 嘗試;

He endeavored after more fame and wealth.

他力圖獲得更大的名聲和更多的財富。

詞性變化 word-activity

attempted adj. 意圖的；未遂的

He is attempted to do something good to her.

他意圖做些有利于她的事情。

學習測試---examination

I _____to finish my assignment by ten o'clock.