attempt
attempt
an effort to do something
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attempt with Russian translation
attempt usage examples
Её попытка позвонить ему не удалась.
Her attempt to call him failed.
Это была моя первая попытка испечь хлеб.
This was my first attempt at baking bread.
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attempt synonyms
What's the difference between attempt / trial / effort / endeavor / venture / bid
the same word as the headword; an effort to do something
This was my first attempt to solve the puzzle.
Это была моя первая попытка решить головоломку.
They made a trial of the new method before using it everywhere.
Они сделали пробную попытку нового метода, прежде чем использовать его везде.
She made an effort to speak more clearly.
Она приложила усилия, чтобы говорить более ясно.
a formal word for an effort or serious attempt
Their endeavor to improve safety was successful.
Их попытка улучшить безопасность оказалась успешной.
Starting a business was a bold venture.
Открыть бизнес было смелой рискованной попыткой.
She made a bid to become team captain.
Она предприняла попытку стать капитаном команды.
Give it another try.
Попробуй ещё раз.
not usually 'attempt' in general; can mean a strong effort to deal with something
The team launched an attack on the problem's causes.
Команда предприняла решительную атаку на причины проблемы.
I'll give it a shot.
Я попробую.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce attempt and what this word means
attempt translation: попытка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce attempt
/əˈtempt/
attempt translation
попытка
attempt examples
Her attempt to call him failed.
attempt transcription
/əˈtempt/, /əˈtɛmpt/
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Questions about this word
attempt meaning: what does it mean?
an effort to do something
attempt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
attempt is pronounced as /əˈtempt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
attempt definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her attempt to call him failed. Translation: Её попытка позвонить ему не удалась.
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