1.attempt to 試圖;企圖;嘗試
These feelings are likely to make people attempt to overthrow the system.
這些情緒有可能促使人們想要推翻現(xiàn)行的體制。
The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government.
這一試圖推翻人民黨政府的行動似乎缺乏策略。
2.flee to 逃到;逃避到
A trickle of refugees began to flee the country.
難民開始三五成群地陸續(xù)逃離該國。
Later, he suffered the indignity of having to flee angry protesters.
后來,他不得不極不光彩地避開憤怒的抗議者溜走了。
3.amount to 總計;等于;合計
If he goes on like this, he'll never amount to anything.
如果他一味這樣下去, 他將一事無成。
Such aids amount to economic aggression.
這種援助其實是經(jīng)濟侵略。
4.force to 迫使
They used force to banish the natives from the more fertile land.
他們使用武力把土著居民驅(qū)逐出了比較肥沃的土地。
Police are out in force to prevent a recurrence of the violence.
警方出動大量警力防止暴力事件再次發(fā)生。