attempt

• Substantiv, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die darauf abzielt, etwas zu erreichen oder auszuführen, oft verbunden mit Anstrengung oder Risiko; auch der Versuch als solcher oder ein Attentat.

A noun referring to an act of trying to achieve or accomplish something, often involving effort or risk.

1. Effort to achieve somethingB1formal

   An act of trying to do something, especially something difficult.

   Versuch

   • She made an attempt to climb the mountain.
   • His first attempt at baking a cake was a success.
   • The team made several attempts to break the record.

   Synonymebidcrackeffortendeavorgoshotstabtry

2. Attack or assaultB2formal

   An act of trying to harm or kill someone, often used in legal contexts.

   Attentat

   • There was an attempt on the president's life.
   • The police foiled an attempt to rob the bank.
   • He was charged with attempted murder after the attack.

   Synonymeassaultattackonslaught

• Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die darauf abzielt, etwas zu tun oder zu erreichen, besonders wenn es schwierig ist oder unsicher erscheint.

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult.

1. Try to do somethingB1formal

   To make an effort to achieve or complete something, often something difficult.

   Versuchen

   • She attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
   • He attempted to solve the complex equation.
   • The team attempted to break the world record.

   Synonymeendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

2. Try to achieve a goalB1formal

   To try to accomplish a specific task or objective.

   Versuchen

   • They attempted to finish the project before the deadline.
   • She attempted to learn a new language in three months.
   • He attempted to win the championship for the third time.

   Synonymeaimendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

   Antonymeabandonforgoignoreneglectskip