an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult

努力，尝试，企图〔尤指困难的事情〕:

All attempts to control inflation have failed.

控制通货膨胀的所有努力都失败了。

The protesters made no attempt to resist arrest.

抗议者并未拒捕。

his first unsuccessful attempt to become an MP

首次竞选议员的失败的尝试

In an attempt to diffuse the tension I suggested that we break off for lunch.

为了缓和紧张气氛，我建议我们停下来去吃午饭。

her feeble attempt at humour

她那失败的幽默

She passed her driving test at the first attempt.

她第一次考驾驶执照就通过了。

an attempt on sb's life, an act of trying to kill someone, especially someone famous or important

企图谋杀某人〔尤指名人或要人〕

to try to do something, especially something difficult

试图，尝试，企图:

In this chapter I will attempt to explain what led up to the revolution.

在这一章里，我想解释一下导致革命的原因。

Weather conditions prevented them from attempting the jump.

天气状况使他们无法尝试跳伞。

attempted murder / suicide / rape etc, an act of trying to kill or harm someone, kill yourself etc

企图谋杀/自杀/强奸等:

He pleaded guilty to attempted murder.

他服罪，承认企图杀人。