B1 to try to do something, especially something difficult:
[ + to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window.
There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen.
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- Study the examples first of all, then attempt the exercises on the next page.
- "It would be stupid to attempt the journey in the dark." "Precisely, " he answered.
- The pilot attempted a crash-landing on the beach.
- The two explorers attempted an unaided walk across the South Pole.
- Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting to climb down it.
B2 the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult:
[ + to infinitive ] She made a few half-hearted attempts to join in their conversation.
He made no attempt to be sociable.
This is my second attempt at the exam.
None of our attempts at contacting Dr James was successful.
an attempt on sb's life
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- The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of road accidents.
- My second attempt at making flaky pastry was a bit more successful.
- They had to abandon their attempt to climb the mountain.
- They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease.
- The doctors made one last desperate attempt to save the boy's life.
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