| 单词 | attempt |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔ANGRY〕Any attempts to lessen his prison sentence will cause public outrage. 任何企图给他减刑的行为都将引起公愤。朗文写作活用〔CHEAT〕He was jailed in 1992 for attempting to swindle the insurance company he worked for. 1992年，他因企图从自己供职的保险公司那里骗钱而入狱。朗文写作活用〔CUT〕Graham slit his wrists in a suicide attempt. 格雷厄姆割破双腕，企图自杀。朗文写作活用〔EMBARRASSED/EMBARRASSING〕He looked down at the floor in an attempt to hide his embarrassment. 他低下头看着地上，试图掩饰自己的窘迫。朗文写作活用〔FAIL〕Their attempt to settle the dispute by peaceful negotiations proved fruitless. 他们想通过和平谈判来解决争端的尝试最终失败了。朗文写作活用〔IMPROVE〕The new system is an attempt to streamline the decision-making process. 这一新系统是简化决策过程的一次尝试。朗文写作活用〔LOOK AFTER〕An attempt was being made to maintain the grounds, but weeds were starting to grow in the driveway. 庭园正在做养护工作，但是车道上也开始长杂草了。朗文写作活用〔MONEY〕He and his wife July sank their life savings into an unsuccessful attempt to build a marina on a reservoir in Colorado. 他和妻子朱莉把毕生的储蓄投资于在科罗拉多河的一座水库上造个小码头的计划，结果投资失败了。朗文写作活用〔Philo Judaeus〕Alexandrian Jewish philosopher known for his attempts to reconcile religious faith and philosophical reason.斐洛·尤迪厄斯：亚历山大时期犹太哲学家，以其试图调和宗教信仰和哲学推理的矛盾而闻名美国传统〔READY/NOT READY〕There are clear signs that the governor is geared up for a second attempt at the White House. 有明显的迹象表明那位州长已准备好要再次进军白宫。朗文写作活用〔RECORD〕Attempts to document social problems in some parts of the country had been difficult. 要纪实性地反映该国有些地区的社会问题一直很困难。朗文写作活用〔RISK〕Many refugees risk death or arrest in their attempts to flee persecution. 许多难民冒着死亡或被捕的危险设法逃脱迫害。朗文写作活用〔SPORT/GAME〕He made no attempt to hide his disgust at the umpire's decision, which cost him the match. 对于裁判员的裁决，他丝毫没有掩饰自己的气愤，这一判决使得他输掉了这场比赛。朗文写作活用〔STOP〕All attempts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict have now been abandoned. 和平解决这场冲突的所有努力，现在都已经放弃了。朗文写作活用〔STUPID/SILLY〕The government's attempt to privatize the prison service has been simply laughable. 政府试图将监狱系统私有化的做法绝对可笑。朗文写作活用〔SURFACE〕There were many unsuccessful attempts to climb the North Face of Mount Everest. 有许多人试图攀登珠穆朗玛峰北坡，但都未能成功。朗文写作活用〔TRY〕A rescue was attempted by Coast Guards, but it was not successful. 海岸警卫队曾尝试拯救，但未能成功。朗文写作活用〔TRY〕Someone had attempted to open the car door. 有人试图打开车门。朗文写作活用〔Watergate〕A scandal involving abuse of power by public officials, violation of the public trust, bribery, contempt of Congress, and attempted obstruction of justice.水门事件：包括共和党官员滥用权力、违背公众信任、贿赂、蔑视国会及企图妨碍司法的丑闻美国传统〔aid〕She aided in the attempt to fight illiteracy.她帮助进行扫除文盲的工作。韦氏高阶〔anonymous〕An attempt to implant an embryo using an egg from an anonymous woman donor was unsuccessful.用一位匿名女性捐献的卵子来植入胚胎的尝试未获成功。剑桥高阶〔anti-abortionist〕An attempt by anti-abortionists to tighten the rules was defeated.反堕胎者所作的加强法规的尝试失败了。柯林斯高阶〔approach〕I hear that Everton have made an approach to (= an attempt to make a business arrangement with) Arsenal to buy one of their players.我听说艾弗顿队跟阿森纳队进行过接洽，意欲出钱转入他们的一名球员。剑桥高阶〔assassinate〕The president survived a number of assassination attempts.总统在数次暗杀企图中幸免于难。牛津高阶〔assertion〕Something declared or stated positively, often with no support or attempt at proof.断言：肯定的宣称或陈述，通常没有证据或不试图证实美国传统〔attempt〕He succeeded in his attempt to break the world record.他如愿以偿地打破了世界纪录。牛津搭配〔attempt〕Her attempt at a Christmas cake had to be thrown away.她做的圣诞蛋糕只好被扔掉。英汉大词典〔attempt〕I have made two serious attempts on my life.我曾两次真的企图自杀。外研社新世纪〔attempt〕I passed my test at / in the first attempt.我第一次参加考试就通过了。牛津搭配〔attempt〕Rescue attempts were stopped because of bad weather.救援行动因天气恶劣而被迫停止。牛津搭配〔attempt〕She attempted suicide early in their marriage.她在刚结婚时曾企图自杀。韦氏高阶〔attempt〕She gave up after several attempts.尝试几次后, 她放弃了。外研社新世纪〔attempt〕She made a few half-hearted attempts to join in their conversation.他们谈话时，她半心半意地插了几句话。剑桥高阶〔attempt〕The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise.这对夫妇试图和解但未成功。牛津高阶〔attempt〕There were several attempts on her life.有人几次试图杀她。外研社新世纪〔attempt〕Weather conditions prevented them from attempting the jump.天气状况使他们无法尝试跳伞。朗文当代〔awaken ... to〕The leader attempted to awaken the country to the dangers it’s facing.领导人试图使该国认识到它所面临的危险。21世纪英汉〔backer〕I was looking for a backer to assist me in the attempted buy-out.我想全部收购, 正在寻找能够赞助的人。外研社新世纪〔barred〕Fisher was behind bars last night, charged with attempted murder.费希尔被控谋杀未遂，昨晚入狱。柯林斯高阶〔blasting〕One armoured column attempted to blast a path through a barricade of buses and trucks.一个武装纵队试图从公交车和卡车组成的路障中间炸出一条通道来。柯林斯高阶〔break〕Many British firms have failed in their attempts to break into the American market.许多英国公司试图打入美国市场，但都失败了。朗文当代〔break〕Outside workers were brought in in an attempt to break (= end) the strike.外面的工人被调进来以结束罢工。剑桥高阶〔bring〕The rebels are attempting to bring back the exiled president.反叛者试图让被流放的总统复位。麦克米伦高阶〔broaden〕I'd like to work abroad to broaden my horizons (=learn, experience, or attempt new things) .我想去国外工作，开阔眼界。朗文当代〔caution〕The statement clearly was intended to caution Seoul against attempting to block the council's action again.声明显然意在警告首尔不要再试图阻碍理事会的行动。外研社新世纪〔circumvent〕Roosevelt occasionally attempted to circumvent him.罗斯福偶尔会试图避开他。柯林斯高阶〔clumsy〕The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government.这一试图推翻人民党政府的行动似乎缺乏策略。外研社新世纪〔conciliate〕The Privacy Commissioner will attempt to conciliate complaints.隐私专员将尝试调解投诉。外研社新世纪〔conciliate〕These changes have been made in an attempt to conciliate critics of the plan.作出这些变动是为了安抚该计划的批评者们。剑桥高阶〔consult〕Consult your doctor about how much exercise you should attempt.咨询一下医生看你该做多大运动量的锻炼。外研社新世纪〔counterproductive〕His uncontrollable anger is very counterproductive to his attempt at saving his marriage.他控制不了怒气，这对他挽回婚姻的努力简直起的是反作用。韦氏高阶〔cringe-making〕Then there were his cringe-making attempts at humour.接着他想幽默一下，结果反而让人难堪。剑桥高阶〔cry〕Her suicide attempt was really a desperate cry for help.她的自杀企图实际上表明了她极度需要帮助。牛津搭配〔cure〕Attempts to cure unemployment have so far failed.到目前为止，解决失业问题的种种努力都失败了。朗文当代〔desperate〕In a desperate attempt to escape, he killed the guard.他孤注一掷想逃走，便杀死了警卫。麦克米伦高阶〔desultory〕She made a desultory attempt at conversation.她只是随意聊聊而已。剑桥高阶〔disconnect〕Disconnect all electrical appliances before attempting to clean them.在打算清扫电器前断开所有的电源。麦克米伦高阶〔disguised〕He made no attempt to disguise his agitation.他毫不掩饰自己的焦虑不安。柯林斯高阶〔distract〕It was another attempt to distract attention from the truth.这又是企图分散人们对事实真相的注意力。牛津高阶〔doomed〕Fireman battled through the smoke in a doomed attempt to rescue the children.消防队员奋力穿过烟雾企图去救孩子们，而这注定是要失败的。柯林斯高阶〔downplay〕White House officials attempted to downplay the President's role in the affair.白宫官员试图为总统在这一事件中的责任开脱。朗文当代〔escape〕The guards thwarted an escape attempt by two inmates.警卫阻截了两名试图越狱的囚犯。外研社新世纪〔every〕She made every attempt to go.她千方百计想去。英汉大词典〔exercise〕He took up piano lessons, combining standard classical exercises with his own attempts at Gershwin.他上钢琴课，一边进行标准的经典作品的练习，一边自己尝试练习格什温的作品。柯林斯高阶〔exhausted〕He took to walking long distances in an attempt to physically exhaust himself.他开始长距离步行，试图耗尽自己的体力。柯林斯高阶〔exorcize〕This novel is an attempt to exorcize his personal demons.这部小说是为了祛除他的心魔。麦克米伦高阶〔fact〕They have simply attempted to state the facts.他们只想陈述事实。麦克米伦高阶〔fail〕He failed in his attempt to get compensation.他争取赔偿的努力失败了。麦克米伦高阶〔faintly〕Caroline made a faint attempt at a laugh.卡罗琳敷衍地笑了一下。柯林斯高阶〔feeble〕He feebly attempted to explain his behavior.他试图为自己的行为辩解，但只是徒劳。韦氏高阶〔find〕The gunners found their target at the fourth attempt.炮手在第四次发射时击中了目标。外研社新世纪〔flat〕My attempt at a joke fell flat.我想讲个笑话，但没能逗人发笑。麦克米伦高阶〔foil〕His attempt to deceive us was foiled.他企图欺骗我们，但最终失败了。21世纪英汉〔foul〕She fouled on her first long jump attempt.她在跳远的第一跳犯了规。韦氏高阶〔freeze〕Various attempts to freeze wages have failed.各种尝试限定工资的努力均告失败。外研社新世纪〔frustrate〕The police frustrated an attempted robbery.警察把强盗抢劫的企图制止了。牛津同义词〔futile〕All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile.我想让她快活起来，但所有的努力都白费了。剑桥高阶〔half-hearted〕He made a half-hearted attempt to clear up the rubbish.他不大情愿地去清扫垃圾。剑桥高阶〔half-hearted〕He made a half-hearted attempt to justify himself.他没有尽力证明自己有理。牛津高阶〔harness〕They are attempting to harness the power of the sun.他们在试图利用太阳能。牛津搭配〔hatred〕She makes no attempt to conceal her hatred for her opponents.她无意掩盖她对对手的仇恨。韦氏高阶〔haunt〕He will be haunted forever by his failed attempt to rescue the children.未能成功解救孩子们的经历将使他永难释怀。牛津搭配〔heap〕Graham's attempt to defend me had only heaped more suspicion on my head.格雷厄姆试图要保护我, 结果却使更多的怀疑落在我头上。外研社新世纪〔here〕The book goes into recent work in greater detail than I have attempted here.与我在这方面的尝试相比，这本书对近期研究的介绍更为详尽。柯林斯高阶〔hide〕He made no attempt to hide his anger.他完全没有力图掩盖自己的愤怒心情。韦氏高阶〔hilarity〕My attempt to carve the turkey was a source of great hilarity at the dinner table.我打算要雕刻这只火鸡的想法在餐桌上引发了大笑。韦氏高阶〔humanize〕It attempts to humanize Adolf Hitler, eroding his iconic status as evil incarnate.它试图将阿道夫•希特勒人性化, 淡化他作为邪恶化身的标志性身份。外研社新世纪〔hurry〕The President's attempt to hurry the process of independence.总统试图加快独立进程的努力柯林斯高阶〔ill-judged〕He lost all his money in an ill-judged attempt to start his own company.他尝试自己开公司，但因考虑不周而血本无归。韦氏高阶〔ineffective〕They made an ineffective attempt to get the rules changed.他们试图改变规则，但未成功。剑桥高阶〔in〕They increased the penalties in an attempt to discourage lawbreakers.为阻止违法者，他们提高了罚金。韦氏高阶〔jump-start〕Publishers often attempt to jump-start a new book with TV appearances by the author.出版商常常借助作者上电视的手段来推广新书。韦氏高阶〔justice〕They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice.他们被控企图妨碍司法公正。牛津高阶〔justice〕They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice.他们被控企图妨碍司法公正。牛津搭配〔keep〕It may take a number of attempts, but it is worth keeping at it.可能要试几次，但还是值得坚持的。柯林斯高阶〔kettle〕If they attempted to leave the police kettle they would be arrested.他们要是敢离开警方封锁区, 就会遭到逮捕。外研社新世纪〔last〕A gentleman to the last, he did not run, but merely attempted to stroll away.他始终保持绅士风度，没有拔脚就跑，只是试图移步走开。柯林斯高阶〔life〕Several attempts have been made on the President's life(= several people have tried to kill him).已有数人试图谋杀总统。牛津高阶〔maintain〕He maintained himself against every attempt to assassinate him.他成功躲过了一次又一次针对他的暗杀企图。外研社新世纪〔make〕He made several attempts to reach her.他几次设法与她取得联系。英汉大词典〔marshal〕Senator Bryant attempted to marshal support for the measure.参议员布赖恩特试图集结力量支持这项措施。朗文当代〔misguided〕She only did it in a misguided attempt to help.她是要帮忙，只是想法不对头。牛津高阶〔missionary〕One who attempts to persuade or convert others to a particular program, doctrine, or set of principles; a propagandist.倡导者：试图劝说或改变他人的观念使其相信某一特定项目，道理或原则的人；鼓吹者美国传统〔mock〕The wind mocked their attempts to reach the shore by pushing the boat further and further out to sea.风把船往海里刮得越来越远，使他们靠岸的努力落空。剑桥高阶〔mudslinger〕One who makes malicious charges and otherwise attempts to discredit an opponent, as in a political campaign.毁谤者：制造恶意的指控并破坏对方名誉的人，如在政治竞选中美国传统〔multicultural〕The school has been attempting to bring a multicultural perspective to its curriculum.这所学校已经在尝试将一种多元文化视角引入其课程。外研社新世纪〔mutually〕Attempts to reach a mutually agreed solution had failed.达成双方 商定的解 决方案的 努力失败了。外研社新世纪〔nearness〕You are nearing the end of your training and you haven't attempted any assessments yet.培训快结束了，你还没有参加任何评估测试。柯林斯高阶〔onside〕Granada and Forte are continuing to telephone shareholders in an attempt to bring them onside.格拉纳达和福特两家公司正继续给股东打电话, 想要取得他们的支持。外研社新世纪〔overshoot〕He attempted to return downwind to the airfield, overshot, and crashed through the boundary hedge.他曾试图顺风返回机场, 结果滑出了跑道, 冲进了旁边的树篱。外研社新世纪〔pathetic〕She made a pathetic attempt to smile.她勉强地微微一笑。牛津高阶〔peacemaker〕Our attempts at peacemaking have failed.我们试图调解，但失败了。韦氏高阶〔penalty killer〕In ice hockey, any of the players other than the goalie who attempt to prevent the opposition from scoring on a power play.禁闭杀手：冰上曲棍球比赛中，守门员以外的球员试图阻止对方合力强攻得分美国传统〔pep talk〕The boss gave the staff a pep talk this morning in an attempt to boost sales.为了增加销售量，老板今天早上给职员们作了一番激励性的讲话。剑桥高阶〔pour out〕I poured my thoughts out on paper in an attempt to rationalize my feelings.为了对自己的感情作出合理的解释，我把想法全都写在纸上。柯林斯高阶〔preclude〕Bad weather precluded any further attempts to reach the summit.坏天气让人们无法登顶。韦氏高阶〔prop〕This new initiative is a desperate attempt to prop up the economy.这项新举措是为扶持经济而进行的拼命一搏。麦克米伦高阶〔pull〕An unmarked car attempted to pull alongside my car.一辆无标记的汽车试图同我的汽车保持并行。英汉大词典〔punter〕Many hotels are offering discounts in an attempt to attract punters/pull in the punters.许多旅馆在打折以吸引顾客。剑桥高阶〔race〕Another candidate has now entered the presidential race (= the attempt to be elected as president).另一个候选人现在也加入了竞选总统的行列。剑桥高阶〔rainmaking〕The process of producing or attempting to produce rain, as by magic.造雨：（如用魔法）造雨或试图造雨的过程美国传统〔rape〕He was convicted of attempted rape .他被判犯有强奸未遂罪。朗文当代〔rationalization〕I poured my thoughts out on paper in an attempt to rationalize my feelings.我把自己的想法一股脑地写在纸上，以试图给自己的感受找个说辞。柯林斯高阶〔reclaim〕His opponents loudly reclaimed against his attempt to shut off debate.他的政敌们大声抗议他中止辩论的企图。英汉大词典〔reconcile〕Management and labour are attempting to reconcile their differences.劳资双方都在试图调解他们的分歧。麦克米伦高阶〔reconciliation〕The pair are bravely attempting a reconciliation.这对男女正在尽力尝试和解。牛津搭配〔resist〕They resisted our attempts to modernize the distribution of books.他们反对我们采用现代化方式发行图书。柯林斯高阶〔revolt〕To attempt to overthrow the authority of the state; rebel.反叛，叛乱：企图颠覆国家政权；反叛美国传统〔rid〕The proposals are an attempt to rid the country of political corruption.这些提议试图使这个国家摆脱政治腐败。柯林斯高阶〔road safety〕The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of road accidents.政府发起了一场新的行车安全运动，目的是减少道路交通事故。剑桥高阶〔sail against the wind〕He's sailing against the wind in his attempt to stop women joining the club.他不顾众人反对，试图阻止女性享受这个俱乐部的服务。剑桥高阶〔sarcastic〕He was very sarcastic about my attempts at telling jokes.他对我试图讲笑话大加讥讽。牛津搭配〔schematic〕Read the schematic before attempting any repairs.开始修理之前先看一看简图。英汉大词典〔scribble down〕I attempted to scribble down the names.我想赶快写下那些名字。外研社新世纪〔scythe〕Two men were attempting to scythe the long grass.两个人正试着用长柄大镰刀割掉高高的草。外研社新世纪〔senior〕There was an attempted coup in which senior officers were involved.高级军官参与政变未遂。外研社新世纪〔serious〕The police have made no serious attempt to address these issues.警方还没有认真处理这些事情。麦克米伦高阶〔settlement〕Union leaders and company bosses will meet tomorrow in an attempt to reach a settlement .工会领导人和公司老板将于明天举行会议以期达成协议。朗文当代〔shut〕People close their windows at night in a vain attempt to shut out the sound of gunfire.夜里人们关上窗户，却挡不住那隆隆的炮声。朗文当代〔smooth〕She spoke to both sides in the dispute in an attempt to smooth things over.她和争执双方谈话，试图进行调解。牛津高阶〔southwest〕They moved southwest in an attempt to find better land.他们向西南迁移，希望能找到更好的土地。剑桥高阶〔spin〕Supporters attempted to spin the bill's defeat to their advantage.支持者试图用对自己有利的说法来解释议案的被否决。朗文当代〔squeeze〕The government has imposed a sharp credit squeeze in an attempt to hold down inflation.为抑制通货膨胀，政府施行了严格的信贷紧缩政策。剑桥高阶〔stamp〕All attempts at modernization were stamped on by senior officials.旨在实现现代化的努力统统受到高级官员的压制。牛津高阶〔stem〕Police are attempting to stem the rising tide of rural crime.警方正试图遏制农村地区犯罪率上升的趋势。麦克米伦高阶〔suicide〕Suicide attempts by young men in this age group have trebled.这个年龄段企图自杀的年轻人增加了两倍。麦克米伦高阶〔survive〕He narrowly survived several assassination attempts.几次暗杀行动让他差点儿命丧黄泉。牛津搭配〔suspicious〕Voters are rightly suspicious of attempts to save money in the area of education.选民怀疑当局企图削减教育经费是有根据的。牛津搭配〔tactic〕Shock tactics are being used in an attempt to stop drink drivers.正在采取“震惊策略”来制止司机酒后驾车。朗文当代〔theft〕Three men were charged with attempted theft .三名男子被指控企图行窃。朗文当代〔threaten〕He says he was physically threatened in an attempt to get him to sign over his rights.他说他曾受到人身威胁，要他签字让出权利。牛津搭配〔time〕The president's decision is being seen as an attempt to play for time.总统的决定被视为试图争取时间而故意拖延。柯林斯高阶〔unluckily〕Some people unluckily achieve suicide when they only meant to attempt it.有些人本来只想尝试一下自杀, 结果弄巧成拙不幸身亡。外研社新世纪〔unravel〕He was good with his hands and could unravel a knot or untangle yarn that others wouldn't even attempt.他的手很灵巧，其他人甚至都不敢尝试的一些难解的绳结或缠在一起的纱线，他都能解开。柯林斯高阶〔unrest〕The government's attempts to quell serious popular unrest led to civil war.政府试图镇压严重的民众骚乱，结果引发了内战。牛津搭配〔untangle〕The research attempts to untangle some of these issues.这项研究试图理清其中的一些问题。朗文当代〔valiant〕She made a valiant attempt not to laugh.她试图强忍住不笑出来。牛津高阶〔void〕They tried to describe their attempts to fill the void left by their son's death.他们竭力想要描述他们曾如何试图填补儿子死后留下的空虚感。剑桥高阶〔warning〕At the White House, U.S. officials said they had some advance warning of the coup attempt.在白宫，美国官员们说他们曾事先接到政变警告。柯林斯高阶〔well-meaning〕Even well-meaning attempts at conservation can bring problems.即使是出于善意想开展自然保护也可能会引来麻烦。外研社新世纪〔worm〕They attempt with baited questions to worm out his intentions.他们企图用诱惑性的问题来套出他的意图。英汉大词典〔worry〕It was clear that Anna had no worries about her husband's attempts to flirt.很显然，安娜对她丈夫几次想与人调情并不感到忧虑。剑桥高阶〔wrong-foot〕It was an attempt to wrong-foot the opposition.这一举动为的是让对手措手不及。牛津高阶Attempts are being made to redress (= put right) the imbalance between our export and import figures.我们正在努力纠正进出口不平衡的情况。牛津商务After the last few attempts failed, the government is launching new initiatives to revive the economy. 过去的几次尝试失败之后，政府又出振兴经济的新猷。译典通Although the putsch in the USSR which attempted to overthrow President Gorbachev was unsuccessful, it accelerated the country's disintegration.虽然苏联国内企图推翻戈尔巴乔夫的政变失败了，但它加速了这个国家的分裂。剑桥国际An attempted coup against the country's military ruler was foiled yesterday.一场反对该国军事统治者的未遂政变昨天被挫败。剑桥国际Freud's attempt to demythologize religion has been criticized on the basis that he simply replaced one set of myths with another.弗洛伊德欲去除宗教神秘性的尝试遭到批评，基于他仅仅是用一套神话去替代另一套。剑桥国际Gorbachev survived an abortive coup attempt, only to be dethroned a few months later by the breakup of the USSR.戈尔巴乔夫在一次流产的政变企图中大难不死，但几个月后因苏联的解体而下台。剑桥国际He claims that his attempts to depose the leader were only for the good of the party, but I suspect he may have some ulterior motive.他宣称他想迫使领导下台仅仅是为了党的利益, 但我怀疑他可能有不可告人的动机。剑桥国际He eventually sought psychiatric help after a botched suicide attempt.在一次拙劣的自杀未遂后他最终寻求了心理帮助。剑桥国际He made a foolhardy attempt to climb the tree in order to rescue the kitten.他鲁莽地试图爬上树去救那只小猫。剑桥国际He made an attempt on the world record. 他试图打破世界记录。译典通He made spasmodic attempts to clean up the house.他打扫屋子的时间不是固定的。剑桥国际Her attempts to buck the system (= to oppose authority or rules) caused problems with her manager.她反抗现有体制的企图给她的经理带来了麻烦。牛津商务Her attempts to reunite with her father may end very unhappily. 她与父亲团聚的尝试有可能产生非常不幸的结局。译典通I hear that Everton have made an approach to (=an attempt to make a business arrangement with) Arsenal to buy one of their players.我听说埃弗顿队跟阿森纳队进行了周旋，想出钱挖走他们的一名队员。剑桥国际In a last-ditch attempt to save his party from electoral defeat, he resigned from the leadership.他辞去了领导职务，想最后努力一下把他的政党从选举失败中拯救出来。剑桥国际In the past, attempts to commit murder were punishable by penal servitude (= hard physical work in prison) for life.过去，企图谋杀是可以用终身服劳役处罚的。剑桥国际It was a deceitful attempt to persuade people that they would make a large profit.试图使人们相信能赚大钱，是在骗人。剑桥国际It was an underhanded attempt to win the contract for himself.这是他为自己赢得合同的不光彩尝试。剑桥国际Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting to climb down it.先看清楚绳子是系结实了再作打算往下爬。剑桥国际Many hotels are offering discounts in an attempt to attract punters/pull in the punters.许多旅馆提供打折以吸引顾客。剑桥国际Psychologists have been studying perception in rats in an attempt to discover more about human mental processes connected with sight.心理学家们为了进一步揭示人类于视觉相联系的心理过程，一直在研究老鼠的知感。剑桥国际She had made an inexpert attempt to ice the cake.她不熟练地试图为蛋糕加糖饰。剑桥国际Study the examples first of all, then attempt the exercises on the next page.首先研究例题，然后试着做下一页的练习。剑桥国际The education director is persevering in his attempt to obtain additional funding for the school.教育主管坚持不懈地为这所学校争取更多资金。剑桥国际The government faces almost insurmountable difficulties in its attempt to unite its country's people.政府在试图团结本国人民时面对几乎难以克服的困难。剑桥国际The government has been combustible since the attempted military coup last December.自从去年12月未遂的军事政变以来，政府一直处于高度紧张的状态。剑桥国际The government has raised interest rates in an attempt to protect its currency from speculation.政府提高了利率以防止货币投机买卖。剑桥国际The novel focuses on a middle-aged housewife's attempts to punish her philandering husband.小说围绕一个中年妇女如何企图惩罚她爱玩弄女性的丈夫。剑桥国际The union made an attempt to wreck the deal.工会试图破坏协议。牛津商务There have been few celluloid attempts (=attempts in films) to portray this subject.几乎没有人试图用电影来表现这个主题。剑桥国际They did make a belated attempt to reduce the noise.他们为减少噪音而努力，可惜已经太迟了。剑桥国际They had to abandon (=stop) their attempt to climb the mountain.他们不得不放弃攀登这座山的念头。剑桥国际This poem is her first attempt at rhyme.这首诗是她第一次尝试用韵。剑桥国际This report is the first attempt to catalogue the effects of smoking in a particular community.这份报告第一次试图将吸烟在一个特定社区中造成的后果进行分类。剑桥国际We attempted to spread the workload evenly between the two departments.我们试图把这一工作量均分给这两个部门。牛津商务We will only strike as a last resort, if all attempts to negotiate fail.如果所有的谈判努力都失败了，我们才会采取罢工这一最后的手段。牛津商务Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible.天气条件已缓和，这使营救计划成为可能。剑桥国际 |
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