attempt/ ə'tεmpt /

1.noun [c] 
(try) 尝试

2.vt.
(try) 试图

3.vi.
to attempt to do sth 试图做某事

an attempt to do sth
做某事的企图
an attempt on sb's life
企图杀害某人
he made no attempt to help
他并未试着帮忙
at {or} on the first attempt
首次尝试
he attempted a smile
他试图挤出一丝微笑
an attempt at humour
试图表示幽默