effort

US /ˈef.ɚt/
UK /ˈef.ɚt/
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1.

努力, 尝试

a vigorous or determined attempt

:
He made a great effort to finish the race.
他付出了巨大的努力来完成比赛。
It takes a lot of effort to learn a new language.
学习一门新语言需要付出很多努力
2.

成果, 作品

the result of an attempt

:
The painting was a beautiful effort.
这幅画是一次美丽的尝试
Her latest novel is a commendable effort.
她的最新小说是一部值得称赞的作品