in an attempt to
US /ɪn æn əˈtɛmpt tuː/
UK /ɪn ən əˈtɛmpt tuː/
短语
试图, 力图
with the intention of doing something or trying to achieve a specific goal
示例:
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He called her in an attempt to apologize for his behavior.
他给她打电话，试图为自己的行为道歉。
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The government lowered taxes in an attempt to stimulate the economy.
政府降低税收，试图刺激经济。