English Dictionary

attempt

/əˈtɛmpt/

verb

To try. / (obsolete) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt. / (archaic) To try to win, subdue, or overcome.

She will attempt to climb Mount Everest next year.

意味（1）

To try.

I attempted to sing, but my throat was too hoarse.

意味（2）

(obsolete) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.

Yet since I see you fearful, that neither my coat, integrity, nor persuasion can with ease attempt you, I will go further than I meant, to pluck all fears out of you.

意味（3）

(archaic) To try to win, subdue, or overcome.

one who attempts the virtue of a woman

意味（4）

(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

to attempt the enemy's camp