English Dictionary

attempt

/əˈtɛmpt/

noun

The action of trying at something. / An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt.

She made an attempt to climb the mountain.

意味（1）

The action of trying at something.

We made an attempt to cross the stream, but didn't manage.

意味（2）

An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt.

1584 No man can charge us of any attempt against the realm. (Allen's Defence Of English Catholics, cited after Edinburgh review 1883, p. 378)