attempt

v.&n. 企图,试图
vt. 尝试,试图

He didn't pass the exam, but it was a good attempt.

他虽然没有通过考试，但他做了很大的努力。

Before they fled the country, the enemy vainly attempted to destroy all the factories.

敌人在逃往国外前，妄图把所有工厂都毁掉。