effort noun ⇨effort (put effort into sth)⇨attempt (make an effort)
effort
noun
effort ♦︎ hard work ♦︎ struggle ♦︎ endeavour ♦︎ energy ♦︎ exertionThese are all words for the physical or mental energy that you need to do sth, or sth that takes a lot of energy.这些词均表示心气、努力或费力的事。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) great effort / struggle / endeavour / exertion◆(a) physical effort / struggle / exertion◆(a) mental effort / struggle / exertion◆(a) creative effort / endeavour / energies◆to need effort / hard work / your energies / exertion◆to take / demand effort / hard work◆to put effort / hard work / your energies into sth◆to expend effort / your energies■effort [uncountable, countable] the physical or mental energy that you need to do sth; sth that takes a lot of energy心力；努力；费力的事◆It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort.爬到顶部的路程很长，虽然费力，却很值得。◆A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.为了使这次活动取得成功已经付出了很多努力。◆Getting up this morning was quite an effort(= it was difficult).今天早晨起床相当费劲。■ˌhard ˈwork [uncountable] the use of physical strength or mental effort over a period of time in order to do or achieve sth（一段时间的）努力，费力◆She earned her grades through sheer hard work.她完全靠刻苦努力取得了好成绩。◆They put in a lot of hard work to achieve this result.他们付出了很多努力才取得这一成果。◆It's hard work trying to get him to do anything for himself.要想让他为自己做点事，真是不容易。■struggle [singular] something that is difficult for you to do or achieve难事◆It was a real struggle to be ready on time.要按时做好准备确非易事。◆They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition.要进入决赛，他们面临巨大的挑战。 see also struggle ⇨ tryverb1■endeavour (BrE) (NAmEendeavor) / /ɪnˈdevə(r)/ / [uncountable] (formal) the act of trying to do sth, especially sth new or difficult（尤指新的或艰苦的）努力，尝试◆There have been great advances in the field of scientific endeavour.在科学探索领域已经取得了巨大的进步。 see also endeavour ⇨ tryverb1■energy [uncountable] ( energies [plural]) the physical and mental effort that you use to do sth心力；精力◆She put all her energy into her work.她把全部精力都投入到工作中去了。◆Provide a means of channelling your child's creative energies.找个方法来引导您的孩子发挥创造力。ⓘ Energy or energies is usually used after a possessive pronoun, that is his, her, my, your, our ortheir. Verb collocates include concentrate, devote, direct, focus and channel. * energy或energies前通常有物主代词，即his、her、my、your、our或their。与energy或energies搭配的动词包括concentrate、devote、direct、focus和channel。■exertion /ɪgˈzɜːʃn; NAmEɪgˈzɜːrʃn/ [uncountable] ( exertions [plural]) (ratherformal) physical or mental effort; the act of making an effort努力；尽力；费力◆She was hot and breathless from the exertion of cycling uphill.她骑车上山累得全身发热，喘不过气来。◆He needed to relax after the exertions of a busy day at work.他忙碌工作了一天后需要休息。NOTE辨析 Effort or exertion?Exertion is usually used to talk about the act of using energy to carry out an activity, or the result of doing this. * exertion通常指费力做某事的行为或结果◆His voice was breathless from exertion.他累得说话上气不接下气。Effort tends to be used to talk about the work people do to achieve sth. * effort往往指为实现某个目标所作的努力◆A lot of effort has gone into achieving this result.为取得这一结果已经付出了很多努力。
attempt
noun
attempt ♦︎ effort ♦︎ try ♦︎ go ♦︎ shot ♦︎ stabThese are all words for an act of trying to do sth, especially sth difficult.这些词均表示尝试、试图。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an attempt / a try / a go / a shot / a stab at sth◆an attempt / effort to do sth◆in an attempt / effort to do sth◆a first / last / good attempt / effort / try / go / shot / stab◆a serious attempt / effort / go / shot◆a / an valiant / brave / feeble / unsuccessful attempt / effort / stab◆to have a try / go / shot / stab◆to make an attempt / an effort / a stab◆to give sth a try / go / shot◆to take a shot / stab at sth◆to be worth a try / go / shot / stab■attempt [countable, uncountable] an act of trying to do sth, especially sth difficult, often with no success; an act of trying to do better than sth, such as a good performance in sport（常常不成功的）企图，试图，尝试；（为超越某事物的）尝试，努力◆Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs.为削减费用，关闭了两家工厂。◆The couple made several attempts at a compromise.这对夫妇几次试图和解。◆They made no attempt to escape.他们没有企图逃跑。◆I passed my driving test at the first attempt.我考汽车驾驶执照一次就通过了。◆The previous attempt on the world record was abandoned last year due to bad weather.上一次试图冲击世界纪录是在去年，因天气恶劣而取消了。 see also attempt ⇨ tryverb1■effort [countable] an act of trying to do sth, especially sth difficult that needs energy or determination艰难的尝试；试图；尽力◆I'll make a special effort to finish on time this week.我会加倍努力争取本周完成。◆I didn't really feel like going out, but I'm glad I made the effort.我当时并不很想出去，不过我很庆幸还是出去了。◆The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.地方俱乐部正在尽一切努力吸引更多的年轻人。◆Despite our best efforts, we didn't manage to win the game.尽管我们尽了最大的努力，却没能赢得这场比赛。NOTE辨析 Attempt or effort?In many cases you can use either word.在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆They met once more in an attempt / effort to find a solution.他们再次会面，试图找到解决办法。Attempt often emphasizes the event or action involved in trying to do or achieve sth. * attempt常强调尝试中所涉及的事件或行动◆a coup / assassination / suicide attempt政变／刺杀／自杀的企图◆a coup/assassination/suicide effortEffort especially emphasizes the work or energy that sb puts into trying to do sth. * effort尤其强调尝试中所付出的劳动或精力◆a great / enormous / strenuous effort巨大／艰苦的努力◆a great/enormous/strenuous attempt■try [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal) an act of trying to do sth, especially sth which you think may not be successful（认为可能不成功的）尝试，努力◆I don't think I'll be any good at tennis, but I'll give it a try.我认为我网球不会打得好，但是我会试一试。◆I doubt they'll be able to help, but it's worth a try(= worth asking them).我不敢肯定他们能帮上忙，但是不妨一试。◆Never mind－it was a good try.没关系－那是一次不错的尝试。◆ (NAmE) The US negotiators decided to make another try at reaching a settlement.美方谈判者决定再作一番努力，力求达成和解。 see also try ⇨ tryverb1■go [countable] (BrE, ratherinformal) a try尝试；努力◆You should have a go at answering all the questions.你应该试着回答所有的问题。◆It took three goes to get it right.试了三次才把它弄好。■shot [countable, usually singular] (informal) an attempt to do or achieve sth尝试；努力◆The team are looking good for a shot at the title.看来这个队夺冠的势头不错。◆Just give it your best shot(= try as hard as you can) and you'll be fine.只要尽自己最大的努力，你就会有好的结果。■stab [countable, usually singular] (informal) an attempt to do sth, especially sth that you are not very experienced or skilled at doing（尤指欠缺经验或技能的）尝试，企图◆I've always enjoyed acting, but I'd like to have a stab at directing one day.我一直很乐于做演员，但也想将来有一天试试做导演。