"make an attempt to do" 是一个正式的动词短语,核心含义是“尝试/试图做某事”,强调“主动发起尝试”的动作或意图(区别于更口语化的 "try to do",它更侧重“做出尝试”的行为本身)。
表示“为完成某件事而付出努力、采取行动”,隐含“可能面临困难或不确定性”的意味(尝试的结果可能成功,也可能失败)。
主语:通常是人、组织或团体(执行“尝试”动作的主体);
修饰语:可加形容词(如 bold, failed, final 等)修饰 attempt,强调尝试的性质;
不定式 "to do sth":作后置定语,说明“尝试的内容”。
make an attempt at doing sth:与 "to do" 同义,后接动名词(更强调“尝试的具体行为”);
make multiple/several attempts to do:表示“多次尝试”;
make no attempt to do:表示“没有尝试做”。
He made an attempt to climb the highest peak in the region.
他试图攀登该地区的最高峰。
The team made a bold attempt to break the world record.
团队大胆尝试打破世界纪录。
She made several attempts to contact her friend, but his phone was off.
她几次试图联系朋友,但对方手机关机了。
The company made multiple attempts to negotiate a deal with the supplier.
公司多次尝试与供应商谈判达成协议。
He made no attempt to help when I was in trouble.
我遇到麻烦时,他根本没试图帮忙。
Did you make any attempt to solve the problem before asking for help?
你在求助前有没有试图解决这个问题?
They made an attempt at fixing the broken machine, but it still wouldn’t work.
他们尝试修那台坏机器,但还是没修好。
make an attempt to do:正式,强调“主动发起尝试”的动作;
attempt to do:更简洁的正式表达(= make an attempt to do);
try to do:口语化,侧重“努力去做”(不强调“尝试”的仪式感);
have a go at doing:非正式(英式英语),表示“试一试”(更随意)。
"make an attempt to do" 是正式场景下表达“尝试”的常用短语,适用于写作、商务或严肃对话中,强调“有意图地采取行动”。使用时可通过修饰语(如 bold, failed)或数量词(several, multiple)细化“尝试”的性质,让表达更精准。