attempts

• All attempts have been in vain .
  所有的尝试都是徒劳的。
• Her suicide bid was an attempt to run away from reality .
  她想自杀就是要逃避现实。
• The spy attempted to escape to a neighbouring country .
  那个间谍企图出逃到邻国去。
• Lennie smiled helplessly in an attempt to make friends .
  伦尼傻笑着，希望攀个交情。
• She sat down and attempted to spin .
  她坐下试着纺线。
• All their attempts at reaching the summit failed .
  他们攀登顶峰的一切尝试都失败了。
• He attempted to find a doctor of questionable reputation .
  他想找个路数不正的医生。
• The spy attempted to escape to a neighbouring country .
  那个间谍企图越境逃到邻国去。
• He watched the salvation army attempt to feed the poor .
  他坐视“救世军”去救济穷人。