attempt
v. 努力，尝试
n. 试图，努力；企图杀害；（运动员创造记录的）尝试，冲击
例句
They made no attempt to escape.
他们没有企图逃跑。
《牛津词典》
I was forced to attempt a gallop.
我被迫尝试一次骑马疾驰。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
That wasn't bad for a first attempt.
第一次尝试，还算不错。
