attempt

【发音】

美 /ə'tɛmpt/ 英 /ə'tempt/

【翻译】

1. vt. 尝试， 试图， 努力

   英释:to try to do something, especially something difficult

【记忆】

at(表加强) ＋ tempt(诱惑， 考验) → 试图引诱别人 → 试图

【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。

【真题例句】

1. (2017.12 • CET6 • 第一套 • 阅读理解)...These improvements don't mean we shouldn't attempt to control our use of technology...

2. (2014.6 • CET6 • 第二套 • 听力题)...By recapturing the attempt of the monarch and noting where they came from...

3. (2012.12 • CET6 • 第二套 • 听力题)...I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful...

4. (2012.12 • CET6 • 第三套 • 文本题)...it is inadvisable/unwise to attempt to conquer it...

5. (2008.12 • CET6 • • 阅读理解)...Bowerman was also known for experimenting with the design of running shoes in an attempt to make them lighter and more shock-absorbent...

【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/