vt.

1. 试图；企图；试图做[+to-v][+v-ing]
   They attempted to finish the task before July.

   他们试图在七月以前完成这项任务。

2. 试图攻占
   They attempted the life of the dictator.

   他们试图杀死这个独裁者。

n.[C]

1. 企图，尝试[（+at/on）][+to-v]
   He made an attempt on the world record.

   他试图打破世界纪录。

   Her attempt at poetry was a failure.

   她尝试写诗失败了。

2. 攻击[（+on）]
   Several attempts have been made on the president's life.

   已经有人三番五次试图谋杀总统。

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