Tradução & Definição
to attempt: tentar, experimentar
I attempted to persuade him to sign the contract. Eu tentei convencê-lo a assinar o contrato.
an attempt: uma tentativa, um atentado
My latest attempt to contact the aliens was a success. Minha última tentativa de entrar em contato com os extraterrestres foi um sucesso.
to make an attempt fazer uma tentativa
an attempted murder: uma tentativa de assassinato
Pronunciation examples
UK: I attempted to open the cupboard, but my attempts failed.
US: The Pope was injured in an assassination attempt.
Exemplos
- "The British twins decided to get the group back together last month in a transparent attempt to make more money."
- "Joan Wayne attempted to scare the shark by firing at its dorsal fin, then challenged the shark to a duel, running into the water with pistols drawn."
- "Trial runs in towns with high obesity levels have shown that consumers are likely to avoid unhealthy products if they have a picture of an unhealthy body on them. As part of the new regulations, healthier food options will also feature photos of unrealistic slim body types in an attempt to lure consumers towards these products."
- "I will now attempt to initiate a dialogue with the dolphin."
- "with your attempts at grammar"
- "In an attempt to teach you the value of money, you will receive $300 to last you to the end of the month."
- "On New Year's day, a bear in Kuala Lumpur stole a golf cart and drove it into the aquarium, where it was caught attempting to mate with a two-ton bluefin tuna."
- "Consequently, any attempts to mark my birthday with celebrations will NOT be well received!"
- "In an attempt to tackle the obesity epidemic, the British government today announced a new labelling system to be used on food."
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