指嘗試做某事，通常帶有努力克服困難或達成目標的意味。
嘗試（做某事）
EN: to try to do something, especially something difficult
翻譯: 嘗試（做某事），尤指困難的事
試圖（達成）
EN: to try to achieve or complete something
翻譯: 試圖達成或完成某事
企圖（非法或有害之事）
EN: to try to do something that is illegal, harmful, or against rules
翻譯: 企圖做非法、有害或違反規定的事
小提醒：注意：'attempt' 比 'try' 更正式，且通常暗示目標較困難或可能失敗。它常接 'to + 動詞原形' (attempt to do)，而非動名詞。
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Real-life Examples of "Attempt" from YouTube Videos
Diane Greene's Advice for Founders
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“um, but anyhow, I've learned a lot of lessons along the way and I'm going to now look back and attempt to identify and and share them with you.”
1. to try to do something, especially something difficult
嘗試，試圖（尤指做困難的事）
He attempted to climb the mountain but had to turn back due to bad weather.
他試圖攀登那座山，但因天氣惡劣不得不折返。
Don't attempt to fix the computer if you don't know what you're doing.
如果你不知道自己在做什麼，就不要嘗試修理那台電腦。
2. to try to achieve or complete something
試圖達成或完成某事
She is attempting to break the world record for the 100-meter dash.
她正試圖打破100米短跑的世界紀錄。
The team will attempt the project again next month.
團隊將在下個月再次嘗試這個專案。
3. to try to do something that may be illegal or harmful
企圖（做可能違法或有害的事）
The thief attempted to steal the painting from the museum.
小偷企圖從博物館偷走那幅畫。
He was arrested for attempting to bribe a government official.
他因企圖賄賂政府官員而被捕。
4. to make an effort to overcome a challenge or solve a problem
努力克服挑戰或解決問題
The negotiators attempted to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
談判代表們努力為衝突尋找和平的解決方案。
We must attempt to understand the root causes of poverty.
我們必須努力理解貧困的根本原因。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| attempt + to + V | 嘗試做某事 | He will attempt to climb the mountain tomorrow. (他明天將嘗試攀登那座山。) |
| attempt + noun | 嘗試某事 | The prisoner made an attempt to escape. (那名囚犯嘗試逃跑。) |
| attempt + V-ing | 嘗試做某事（較少用） | She attempted explaining the situation, but no one listened. (她嘗試解釋情況，但沒人聽。) |
| attempt + at + noun/V-ing | 在…方面的嘗試 | His first attempt at baking a cake was a disaster. (他第一次嘗試烤蛋糕是一場災難。) |
EN:The climbers will attempt reaching the summit before noon.
翻譯:登山者將嘗試在中午前抵達山頂。
EN:He didn't even attempt to explain his strange behavior.
翻譯:他甚至沒有嘗試解釋他奇怪的行為。
EN:He didn't even attempt explaining his strange behavior.
翻譯:他甚至沒有嘗試解釋他奇怪的行為。
在表達「嘗試做某事」時，建議一律使用 attempt to + 動詞原形 的結構，這是最通用且不會出錯的用法。
attempt vs try
「attempt」較正式且強調付出努力，常指一次具體的行動；「try」則更通用，可指嘗試、測試或努力做某事。
attempt vs endeavor
「attempt」指一次具體嘗試；「endeavor」則強調持續、認真且需要付出巨大努力的長期嘗試。
attempt vs seek
「attempt」強調「嘗試做」某個行動；「seek」則強調「尋找、追求」某個目標、事物或狀態。
在口語中，當引述或轉述自己或他人嘗試做某事的想法時，常用 "attempt" 來表達。 EN: I was just about to attempt a new recipe when the power went out. 翻譯: 我正準備嘗試一個新食譜，結果就停電了。
EN:He said he would attempt to fix the bike himself.
翻譯:他說他會試著自己修理腳踏車。
在對話中，有時會用 "attempt" 來強調某項任務的困難度或挑戰性，而非僅僅是「嘗試」。 EN: That's not just a simple task; it's an attempt to change the entire system. 翻譯: 那可不只是件簡單的任務；那是在嘗試改變整個體制。
EN:Don't underestimate it. Climbing that peak is a serious attempt.
翻譯:別小看它。攀登那座山峰是一次認真的挑戰。
在思考接下來要說什麼時，有時會用 "attempt" 相關的短語作為停頓填充，例如 "in an attempt to..."。 EN: We're reorganizing the department, in an attempt to, you know, improve efficiency. 翻譯: 我們正在重組部門，試圖，嗯，提高效率。
EN:I called him several times, in an attempt to... well, clear up the misunderstanding.
翻譯:我打了好幾次電話給他，試圖... 那個，澄清誤會。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "attempt" 用作停頓填充，並確保其用法精確，通常後接 "to + 動詞" 或直接接名詞，以保持語言的嚴謹性。
attempt to do something
attempt to [VERB]
嘗試做某事
an attempt at something
an attempt at [NOUN/GERUND]
對某事的嘗試
make an attempt
make an attempt (to do something/at something)
進行嘗試
a failed attempt
a failed attempt
失敗的嘗試
an attempt on someone's life
an attempt on [POSSESSIVE] life
企圖奪取某人的性命
in an attempt to do something
in an attempt to [VERB]
為了嘗試做某事
a last-ditch attempt
a last-ditch attempt
最後一搏
×I attempted to fix the computer, but I couldn't.
✓I attempted to fix the computer, but I couldn't.
This is actually correct. A common mistake is thinking 'attempt' cannot be used when the action fails. 'Attempt' focuses on the effort, not the result, so it's perfectly fine to use it even when the outcome is unsuccessful.
×He attempted fixing the leak.
✓He attempted to fix the leak.
The verb 'attempt' is typically followed by the infinitive ('to' + verb), not the gerund (-ing form). This is a common pattern error.
×I did an attempt to call you.
✓I made an attempt to call you. / I attempted to call you.
The correct collocation with the noun 'attempt' is 'make an attempt', not 'do an attempt'. Alternatively, simply use the verb form 'attempted'.
×It was a brave attempt, but he didn't success.
✓It was a brave attempt, but he didn't succeed.
Confusion between the noun 'success' and the verb 'succeed'. After 'didn't', the base form of the verb 'succeed' is needed.
×He attempted the exam.
✓He attempted the exam questions. / He took the exam.
'Attempt' as a verb usually takes an action or a task as its object (e.g., 'attempt a task', 'attempt a climb'). For tests, 'take an exam' or 'sit an exam' is more natural. You can 'attempt the questions' on an exam.
×I will attempt learning Spanish next year.
✓I will attempt to learn Spanish next year.
Similar to mistake #2, 'attempt' is followed by the infinitive to express the action being tried. Using the gerund here is incorrect.