He gave it a try
尝试───attempt;一下───once
We retraced our route in an attempt to get back on the right path.───我们折返,想回到正确的路上.
Any attempt to construct an ideal society is foredoomed to failure.───任何构建理想社会的努力都注定要失败。
They made an attempt on a fortress.───他们试图夺取这一要塞.
an attempt to reconcile the need for industrial development with concern for the environment───协调工业发展的需要和环境保护之间关系的努力
Hitherto he had experienced no great success in his attempt.───到目前为止,他的尝试还没获得成功.
He made an unsuccessful attempt to stop the thief.───他试图捉住小偷,但未能成功.