試み - 定義、意味、同義語

Attempt - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT attempt /əˈtɛm(p)t/ /əˈtɛmpt/ IPA guide Other forms: attempted; attempts; attempting To attempt is to make an effort. You may attempt to read a book, but if you fail, no harm. If you attempt to jump from one building to the next and fail . . . . Ouch. The word attempt can also be used as a noun. It's an honest effort to do something. Your attempt to bake a birthday cake may look like a disaster, but the birthday boy will appreciate the effort anyway. The noun attempt can also mean an attack on a person or place, but in this case, it's best to hope that the attempt is not on your life. And never, ever attempt that sort of thing at home! Definitions of attempt verb make an effort or attempt “The police attempted to stop the thief” synonyms: assay , essay , seek , try see more see less types: show 17 types... hide 17 types... pick up the gauntlet , take a dare be dared to do something and attempt it fight , struggle make a strenuous or labored effort give it a try , have a go make an attempt at something grope search blindly or uncertainly endeavor , endeavour , strive attempt by employing effort give it a try , give it a whirl try adventure , chance , gamble , hazard , risk , run a risk , take a chance , take chances take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome lay on the line , put on the line , risk expose to a chance of loss or damage strive , struggle exert strenuous effort against opposition drive , labor , labour , push , tug strive and make an effort to reach a goal flounder behave awkwardly; have difficulties be at pains , take pains try very hard to do something buck to strive with determination go for broke risk everything in one big effort luck it , luck through act by relying on one's luck adventure , hazard , jeopardize , stake , venture put at risk bell the cat take a risk; perform a daring act type of: act , move perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) verb enter upon an activity or enterprise synonyms: set about , undertake see more see less type of: initiate , pioneer take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something synonyms: effort , endeavor , endeavour , try see more see less types: show 39 types... hide 39 types... batting (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base best the supreme effort one can make worst the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of bid , play an attempt to get something crack , fling , go , offer , pass , whirl a usually brief attempt essay a tentative attempt foray an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) contribution , part , share the part played by a person in bringing about a result liberation the attempt to achieve equal rights or status mug's game a futile or unprofitable endeavor power play , squeeze , squeeze play an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power seeking an attempt to acquire or gain something shot , stab informal words for any attempt or effort shot an attempt to score in a game nisus , pains , strain , striving an effortful attempt to attain a goal battle , struggle an energetic attempt to achieve something takeover attempt an attempt to take control of a corporation run , test , trial the act of testing something test , trial the act of undergoing testing basketball shot throwing the basketball toward the hoop bear hug a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest proxy fight a measure used by an acquirer to gain control of a takeover target; acquirer tries to persuade other shareholders that the management of the target should be replaced end the part you are expected to play duel any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) scramble , scuffle an unceremonious and disorganized struggle assay a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. clinical test , clinical trial a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use double blind a test procedure in which the identity of those receiving the intervention is concealed from both the administrators and the subjects until after the test is completed; designed to reduce or eliminate bias in the results preclinical phase , preclinical test , preclinical trial a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial audition , tryout a test of the suitability of a performer field trial a test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving fitting , try-on , trying on putting clothes on to see whether they fit MOT , MOT test , Ministry of Transportation test a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes pilot program , pilot project activity planned as a test or trial jehad , jihad a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal slapshot a fast shot made with a short powerful swing of the hockey stick headshot an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head Snellen test a test of visual acuity using a Snellen chart joust , tilt a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances type of: activity any specific behavior noun the act of attacking “they made an attempt on his life” synonyms: attack see more see less types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... assault a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped aggravated assault a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon) assault and battery , battery an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact mugging assault with intent to rob type of: crime , criminal offence , criminal offense , law-breaking , offence , offense (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act Pronunciation US /əˈtɛm(p)t/ UK /əˈtɛmpt/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘attempt' . 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