in an attempt to
US /ɪn æn əˈtɛmpt tuː/
UK /ɪn ən əˈtɛmpt tuː/
短語
試圖, 力圖
with the intention of doing something or trying to achieve a specific goal
範例:
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He called her in an attempt to apologize for his behavior.
他給她打電話，試圖為自己的行為道歉。
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The government lowered taxes in an attempt to stimulate the economy.
政府降低稅收，試圖刺激經濟。