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attempt
When used as a verb, "attempt" is more formal than the word "try." You will often see it in written reports or official news stories. As a noun, you can say "an attempt at [something]" or "an attempt to [do something]." Both are correct and common. Be careful not to confuse this with "tempt," which means to make someone want to do something they shouldn't.
💬Trò chuyện
I tried to make a rain-simulator in my bunk. It was a total fail.
Your attempt at unauthorized climate modification is a breach of code 4. Fine issued.
Ý nghĩa
To make an effort to achieve or complete something, especially something difficult.
"The climber will attempt the north face of the mountain tomorrow."
To try to do something; to venture a trial.
"He decided to attempt, though he knew the odds were against him."
An act of trying to do something.
"This is my second attempt at baking a sourdough loaf."