Attempt
Translation- Attempt
- Attempt At*tempt", n.
A essay, trial, or endeavor; an undertaking; an attack, or an
effort to gain a point; esp. an unsuccessful, as contrasted
with a successful, effort.
[1913 Webster]
By his blindness maimed for high attempts. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
{Attempt to commit a crime} (Law), such an intentional preparatory act as will apparently result, if not extrinsically hindered, in a crime which it was designed to effect. --Wharton. [1913 Webster]
Syn: {Attempt}, {Endeavor}, {Effort}, {Exertion}, {Trial}.
Usage: These words agree in the idea of calling forth our powers into action. Trial is the generic term; it denotes a putting forth of one's powers with a view to determine what they can accomplish; as, to make trial of one's strength. An attempt is always directed to some definite and specific object; as, ``The attempt, and not the deed, confounds us.'' --Shak. An endeavor is a continued attempt; as, ``His high endeavor and his glad success.'' --Cowper. Effort is a specific putting forth of strength in order to carry out an attempt. Exertion is the putting forth or active exercise of any faculty or power. ``It admits of all degrees of effort and even natural action without effort.'' --C. J. Smith. See {Try}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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attempt — 1. noun 1) попытка; проба; опыт 2) покушение attempt on smb. slife 2. v. пытаться, пробовать, делать попытку Syn: see try … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
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attempt — 1. noun /əˈtɛmpt/ a) The action of trying at something. We made an attempt to cross the stream, but didnt manage. b) An assault or attack. This poem is much better than the feeble attempt of mine. Syn … Wiktionary
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