attempting
v.
试图( attempt的现在分词 );
尝试;
试图夺取或攻克（堡垒、要塞等）;
试图征服（高山）;
例句:
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He is not attempting necessarily to reproduce the cadence of speech.
他不想刻意重复那种讲话的语调。
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A youth was inside the car, attempting to hot-wire it.
一个小青年正在车里试图用电线短路的方法发动汽车。
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Two men were attempting to scythe the long grass.
两个人正试图割掉疯长的草。
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Please explain the distinction you are attempting to make.
来自SA
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This consists in attempting to persuade by making threats.
来自WSJ
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They are still attempting to get their message out.
来自VOA