attempt

【发音】

美 /ə'tɛmpt/ 英 /ə'tem(p)t/

【翻译】

1. v.尝试，试图

   英释:to try to do something, especially something difficult

2. n.企图

   英释:an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult

【记忆】

at(表加强) ＋ tempt(诱惑， 考验) → 试图引诱别人 → 尝试

【短语】

1. attempt at : 企图，努力；尝试

2. attempt to do something : 努力...；试图...

3. attempt to do : 尝试去做

4. attempt the impossible : 想做做不到的事；缘木求鱼

5. make an attempt : 试图

【例句】

1. Weather conditions prevented them from attempting the jump.

   天气状况使他们无法尝试跳伞。

2. She passed her driving test at the first attempt.

   她第一次考驾驶执照就通过了。

【真题例句】

1. (2017.6 • CET4 • • 听力题)...The scientists suggest this may be an attempt to calm humans down...

2. (2015.12 • CET4 • 第一套 • 阅读理解)...there is simply no reason for anyone to attempt to deny her right to start anew...

【同、近义词】

1. n.企图，试图；攻击

   essay/attack/push/

2. vt.企图，试图；尝试

   undertake/offer/sample/purpose/essay/