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嘗試、試圖

Her first attempt at baking bread was a complete disaster.

她第一次嘗試烤麵包的結果一團糟。

企圖、意圖

Police say the fire was a deliberate attempt to destroy evidence.

警方表示這場火災是有意銷毀證據的企圖。

行刺、謀害用於 attempt on sb's life

He survived an attempt on his life during the campaign.

他在競選期間遭人行刺卻幸免於難。

嘗試、試圖

They attempted to cross the river before the storm arrived.

他們試圖在暴風雨來臨前渡河。

試做、作答

Students should attempt only three of the five questions.

學生只需從五題中選三題作答。