endeavor

英 [ɪnˈdɛvə]

美 [ɪnˈdɛvər]

n./v.  努力，尽力，企图，试图

复数：endeavors　现在分词：endeavoring　过去式：endeavored　第三人称单数：endeavors　过去分词：endeavored　

CET6考研TOEFLTEM8

COCA.5892

英英释义

noun

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  1. made an effort to cover all the reading material
  2. wished him luck in his endeavor
  3. she gave it a good try
  Synonym:attempteffortendeavourtry
• a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
  1. he had doubts about the whole enterprise
  Synonym:enterpriseendeavour

verb

• attempt by employing effort
  1. we endeavor to make our customers happy
  Synonym:endeavourstrive

双语例句

• Scientific research is an ethical endeavor that attempts to improve and save lives.
  科学研究的进步是一次伦理的努力，它尝试着去改进和拯救生命。
• We as diplomats and officials working in the consular field have a critical role to play in this endeavor.
  作为外交人员和从事领事事务官员的我们在这些努力中扮演着相当重要的角色。
• And as we pursue a settlement, lets remember this is not a zero-sum endeavor.
  在我们追求解决方案的同时，让我们切记，这不是一场零和博弈。
• My running stamina and my Toastmasters training will be huge assets in this epic endeavor.
  我的跑步耐力，和我演讲会的训练，是我这次壮举的最大资产。
• We endeavor to provide high service levels through a sophisticated consulting service to both our clients and candidates.
  我们努力提供高服务水平通过一个复杂的顾问咨询服务广大客户和候选人。
• I shall endeavor to do my duty.
  我将恪尽本分。
• We endeavor to conduct our intercourse with openness and sincerity.
  和诚恳来进行我们的交往。
• Thereupon, we knew, our endeavor was valuable.
  于是，我们知道，我们的努力是有价值的！
• We should all endeavor to be more considerate of others.
  我们都应该努力多为别人着想。
• We made an earnest endeavor to persuade her.
  我们郑重其事地努力说服她。