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attempt [ə'tempt]1 noun(a) (effort, try) tentative f, essai m, effort m;∎ what do you think of my latest attempt? que pensez-vous de mon dernier essai?;∎ was that an attempt at an apology? est-ce que c'était censé être une excuse?;∎ her feeble attempt to justify herself la piètre tentative qu'elle a faite pour se justifier;∎ without (making) any attempt at concealment sans chercher à se cacher;∎ they made no attempt to help ils n'ont pas essayé d'aider;∎ attempt to escape tentative f d'évasion;∎ to make an attempt at doing sth or to do sth essayer ou tâcher de faire qch;∎ he made an attempt at 'War and Peace' il a essayé de lire 'Guerre et paix';∎ to make an attempt on a record or to beat a record essayer de battre un record;∎ to make an attempt on Everest tenter l'ascension de l'Everest;∎ first attempt coup m d'essai, première tentative f;∎ it wasn't bad for a first attempt ce n'était pas mal pour une première tentative ou un premier essai;∎ at the first attempt du premier coup;∎ I passed the test at my third attempt j'ai réussi l'examen la troisième fois;∎ to make another attempt renouveler ses tentatives, revenir à la charge;∎ to give up the attempt y renoncer;∎ he died in the attempt il est mort en essayant∎ attempt on sb's life tentative f d'assassinat;∎ to make an attempt on sb's life attenter à la vie de qn∎ to attempt to do sth essayer ou tenter de faire qch, chercher à faire qch;∎ he attempted to cross the street, he attempted crossing the street il a essayé de traverser la rue;∎ she plans to attempt the record again in June elle a l'intention de s'attaquer de nouveau au record en juin;∎ to attempt the impossible tenter l'impossible;∎ he has already attempted suicide once il a déjà fait une tentative de suicide -
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attempt [əˈtempt]2. nouna. ( = try) tentative f• it was a good attempt on his part but... il a vraiment essayé mais...b. ( = attack) attentat m* * *[ə'tempt] 1.to make an attempt to do ou at doing — tenter de faire
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1. transitive verb1) versuchen2) (try to accomplish) sich versuchen an (+ Dat.)2. nouncandidates should attempt 5 out of 10 questions — die Kandidaten sollten 5 von 10 Fragen zu beantworten versuchen
Versuch, dermake an attempt to do something — den Versuch unternehmen, etwas zu tun
make an attempt on somebody's life — ein Attentat od. einen Mordanschlag auf jemanden verüben
* * *[ə'tempt] 1. verb(to try: He attempted to reach the dying man, but did not succeed; He did not attempt the last question in the exam.) versuchen2. noun1) (a try: They failed in their attempt to climb the Everest; She made no attempt to run away.) der Versuch2) (an attack: They made an attempt on his life but he survived.) das Attentat* * *at·tempt[əˈtem(p)t]I. nto make an \attempt at doing sth versuchen, etw zu tunshe made an \attempt at a smile sie versuchte, ein Lächeln zustande zu bringenbrave/doomed/half-hearted \attempt tapferer/aussichtsloser/halbherziger Versuchat the first/second \attempt beim ersten/zweiten Versuch2. (murder)an \attempt on sb's life ein Anschlag m auf jds LebenII. vt▪ to \attempt sth etw versuchenhe \attempted a joke er versuchte, einen Witz zu machenIII. vi▪ to \attempt to do sth versuchen, etw zu tun* * *[ə'tempt]1. vtversuchen; smile, conversation den Versuch machen or unternehmen zu; task, job sich versuchen an (+dat)2. nVersuch m; (on sb's life) (Mord)anschlag m (on auf +acc)an attempt on Mount Everest/the record — ein Versuch, Mount Everest zu bezwingen/den Rekord zu brechen
an attempt at a joke/at doing sth — ein Versuch, einen Witz zu machen/etw zu tun
to make an attempt on sb's life — einen Anschlag auf jdn or jds Leben verüben
to make an attempt at doing sth or to do sth — versuchen, etw zu tun
he made no attempt to help us — er unternahm keinen Versuch, uns zu helfen
at the first attempt — auf Anhieb, beim ersten Versuch
* * *attempt [əˈtempt; əˈtemt]A v/t1. versuchen, probieren ( beide:to do, doing zu tun):attempt suicide einen Selbstmordversuch unternehmen;attempted murder Mordversuch m;attempted suicide Selbstmordversuch mb) sich versuchen an (dat)3. obs zu überwältigen suchen, angreifen:attempt sb’s life einen Mordanschlag oder ein Attentat auf jemanden verübenB smake an attempt to do sth den Versuch machen oder unternehmen, etwas zu tun;at the second attempt SPORTa) im Nachfassen,b) im Nachschuss;attempt at an explanation Versuch einer Erklärung, Erklärungsversuch* * *1. transitive verb1) versuchenattempt to do something — versuchen, etwas zu tun
2) (try to accomplish) sich versuchen an (+ Dat.)2. nouncandidates should attempt 5 out of 10 questions — die Kandidaten sollten 5 von 10 Fragen zu beantworten versuchen
Versuch, dermake an attempt to do something — den Versuch unternehmen, etwas zu tun
make an attempt on somebody's life — ein Attentat od. einen Mordanschlag auf jemanden verüben
* * *n.Bestreben n.Bestrebung f.Unternehmung f.Versuch -e m. v.versuchen v. -
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1. verb(to try: He attempted to reach the dying man, but did not succeed; He did not attempt the last question in the exam.) intentar, tratar de
2. noun1) (a try: They failed in their attempt to climb the Everest; She made no attempt to run away.) tentativa, intento2) (an attack: They made an attempt on his life but he survived.) atentadoattempt1 n intento / tentativaattempt2 vb intentartr[ə'tempt]1 (try) intento, tentativa1 intentar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto make an attempt on somebody's life atentar contra la vida de alguienattempt [ə'tɛmpt] vt: intentar, tratar deattempt n: intento m, tentativa fn.• atentado s.m.• conato s.m.• intento s.m.• tentativa s.f.v.• atentar v.• atentar contra v.• intentar v.• tentar v.
I ə'tempta) ( try)to attempt to + inf/-ing — tratar de or intentar + inf
b) ( have a try at) \<\<student\>\> \<\<exam question\>\> intentar responder a (frml)c) attempted past pattempted suicide — intento m de suicidio
attempted murder/robbery — tentativa f de asesinato/robo
attempted coup — intentona f golpista
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noun intento mat o (esp AmE) on the first attempt — a la primera (tentativa), al primer intento
[ǝ'tempt]attempt to + inf: in my attempt to avoid the other car... al tratar de or intentar esquivar el otro coche...; they made no attempt to be polite no hicieron ningún esfuerzo para ser corteses; attempt at something/-ing: I made an attempt at conversation traté de or intenté entablar conversación; she had another attempt at the record volvió a intentar batir el récord; to make an attempt on somebody's life — atentar contra la vida de alguien
1. N1) (=try) intento mafter several attempts they gave up — tras varios intentos or varias tentativas, se dieron por vencidos
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we had to give up the attempt — tuvimos que renunciar a la empresa•
it was a good attempt — fue un esfuerzo digno de alabanza•
to make an attempt to do sth — hacer una tentativa de hacer algo, intentar hacer algo2) (=attack) atentado m•
to make an attempt on sb's life — atentar contra la vida de algn2. VT1) [+ task] intentar realizar; [+ exam question] intentar responder ato attempt a reply — intentar responder, tratar de responder
2) (=try)to attempt to do sth — tratar de or intentar or (esp LAm) procurar hacer algo
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I [ə'tempt]a) ( try)to attempt to + inf/-ing — tratar de or intentar + inf
b) ( have a try at) \<\<student\>\> \<\<exam question\>\> intentar responder a (frml)c) attempted past pattempted suicide — intento m de suicidio
attempted murder/robbery — tentativa f de asesinato/robo
attempted coup — intentona f golpista
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noun intento mat o (esp AmE) on the first attempt — a la primera (tentativa), al primer intento
attempt to + inf: in my attempt to avoid the other car... al tratar de or intentar esquivar el otro coche...; they made no attempt to be polite no hicieron ningún esfuerzo para ser corteses; attempt at something/-ing: I made an attempt at conversation traté de or intenté entablar conversación; she had another attempt at the record volvió a intentar batir el récord; to make an attempt on somebody's life — atentar contra la vida de alguien
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at·tempt [əʼtem(p)t] nto make an \attempt at doing sth versuchen, etw zu tun;she made an \attempt at a smile sie versuchte, ein Lächeln zustande zu bringen;at the first/second \attempt beim ersten/zweiten Versuch2) ( murder)an \attempt on sb's life ein Anschlag m auf jds Leben vtto \attempt sth etw versuchen;he \attempted a joke er versuchte, einen Witz zu machen vito \attempt to do sth versuchen, etw zu tun -
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настојува да стори, се обидува, преземаn обид, потфат* * *(n) обид, потфат; презема, настојува да стори, се обидуваn. обид, потфат;2. напад, атентатv. се обидува, презема;2. напаѓа, му работи зад грб; обид; настојува да стори, презема, се обидува, проба, обид; потфат, обид attempt on sb's life атентат на некого attempt to do sth обид да се стори нешто attempt upon sb напад на некого -
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[ə'tɛmpt]1. n(try) tentativohe made no attempt to help — non ha (neanche) tentato or cercato di aiutare
2. vtto attempt sth/to do sth — tentare qc/di fare qc
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[ə'tɛmpt] 1. npróba f2. vtto attempt sth/to — próbować (spróbować perf) czegoś/ +infin
to make an attempt on sb's life — dokonywać (dokonać perf) zamachu na czyjeś życie
* * *[ə'tempt] 1. verb(to try: He attempted to reach the dying man, but did not succeed; He did not attempt the last question in the exam.) próbować2. noun1) (a try: They failed in their attempt to climb the Everest; She made no attempt to run away.) próba, usiłowanie2) (an attack: They made an attempt on his life but he survived.) zamach -
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مُحَاوَلَة \ attempt: an effort (to do sth.); the act of trying: He made no attempt to defend himself, go (pl. goes) an attempt: I succeeded at first go. I netted six fish at one go. He had three goes at the exam before he passed. shot: an attempt: He took a shot at the goal (He tried to kick the ball into it) I had three shots at the exam before I passed it. try: an attempt. -
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جَرَّبَ \ experiment: to try new ideas (esp. scientific ones): We were experimenting with a special kind of cotton seed. try: to attempt; make an effort: I don’t think I can lift it, but I’ll try (to do so), consider the possibility of sth. Try this key in the lock (see if it will fit). Try a bit of this cake (See if you like the taste). try sth. on: to put on (a garment) and see if it will fit. \ See Also حاول (حَاوَلَ)، قاس (قَاسَ) -
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فَازَ \ get (or have) the best of sth: to be most successful in (a struggle, etc.): When we quarrel, she always gets the best of it.. succeed: to do what one has planned to do: My efforts succeeded. I succeeded in my attempt. She succeeded in writing her book. -
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1. noun1) (attempt) Versuch, derhave a try at something/doing something — etwas versuchen/versuchen, etwas zu tun
give somebody/something a try — jemandem eine Chance geben/etwas einmal ausprobieren
I'll give him another try — (ask him again for help, a favour, etc.) ich versuche es noch einmal bei ihm; (give him another chance) ich versuche es noch einmal mit ihm; (on telephone) ich versuche noch einmal, ihn zu erreichen
2) (Rugby) Versuch, der2. transitive verb1) (attempt, make effort) versuchendo try to be on time — bitte versuche, pünktlich zu sein
it's no use trying to do something — es hat keinen Zweck zu versuchen, etwas zu tun
I've given up trying to do something — ich versuche schon gar nicht mehr, etwas zu tun
2) (test usefulness of) probierenif the stain is difficult to remove, try soap and water — wenn der Fleck schwer zu entfernen ist, versuche od. probiere es doch mal mit Wasser und Seife
I've tried all the bookshops for this book — ich habe in allen Buchhandlungen versucht, dieses Buch zu bekommen
try one's hand at something — sich an etwas (Dat.) versuchen
3) (test) auf die Probe stellen [Fähigkeit, Kraft, Mut, Geduld]try the door/window [to see if it's locked] — versuchen, die Tür/das Fenster zu öffnen[, um zu sehen, ob sie/es verschlossen ist]
4) (Law.): (take to trial)try somebody [for something] — jemanden [wegen einer Sache] vor Gericht stellen; jemandem [wegen einer Sache] den Prozess machen
3. intransitive verbhe was tried for murder — er stand wegen Mordes vor Gericht
she wasn't even trying — sie hat sich (Dat.) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben od. es gar nicht erst versucht
it was not for want of trying — es lag nicht daran, dass er/sie usw. sich nicht bemüht hätte
try and do something — (coll.) versuchen, etwas zu tun
try hard/harder — sich (Dat.) viel/mehr Mühe geben
Phrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/92970/try_for">try for- try on- try out* * *1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) versuchen2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) probieren3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) vor Gericht stellen4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) auf eine harte Probe stellen2. noun2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) der Versuch•- trier- trying
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- try out* * *[traɪ]I. nit's worth a \try es ist einen Versuch wertto give sth a \try etw ausprobierento have a \try at sth etw versuchenII. vi<- ie->1. (attempt) versuchento \try for a job sich akk um eine Stelle bewerbenshe wasn't even \trying sie hat sich überhaupt keine Mühe gegebenIII. vt<- ie->▪ to \try sth etw versuchen▪ to \try to do sth versuchen, etw zu tunshe tried her hand at cooking sie versuchte sich im Kochento \try one's luck [or fortune] sein Glück versuchen2. (test sth by experiment)▪ to \try sth etw probieren [o versuchen3. (sample)▪ to \try sth etw [aus]probierenwe don't sell newspapers, but have you tried the shop on the corner? wir verkaufen keine Zeitungen, aber haben Sie es schon einmal bei dem Laden an der Ecke versucht?4. (put to test)▪ to \try sb jdn auf die Probe stellento \try sb's patience jds Geduld auf die Probe stellen5. (put on trial)▪ to \try sb jdn vor Gericht stellen▪ to \try sth etw verhandeln* * *[traɪ]1. n1) (= attempt) Versuch mlet me have a try — lass mich mal versuchen!, lass mich mal! (inf)
to have a try at doing sth — (sich daran) versuchen, etw zu tun, (es) probieren, etw zu tun
have another try (at it) — versuchs noch mal
it was a good try — das war schon ganz gut
it's worth a try —
at the first try can I have a try at your bicycle? — beim ersten Versuch, auf Anhieb kann ich mal dein Rad ausprobieren?
2. vt1) (= attempt) versuchenyou have only tried two questions — du hast dich nur an zwei Fragen versucht (inf), du hast nur zwei Fragen zu beantworten versucht
to try one's hardest or one's best —
I've given up trying to help him — ich habe es aufgegeben, ihm helfen zu wollen
the sun's trying to come out — es sieht so aus, als wollte die Sonne rauskommen
2) (= try out) new detergent, bicycle etc ausprobieren; job applicant eine Chance geben (+dat), es versuchen mit (inf); glue, aspirin es versuchen mit; (= try to buy or get sth at) newsagent, next door es versuchen (bei); (= try to open) door, window ausprobierenI can't shut this case – try sitting on it — ich kriege diesen Koffer nicht zu – setz dich doch mal drauf! (inf)
I've tried everything —
try whether... — probieren Sie, ob...
try this for size — probieren Sie mal, ob dieser/diese etc passt; (fig inf) wie wärs denn damit? (inf)
to try one's strength — seine Kraft erproben
3) (= sample, taste) beer, olives probierenthese things are sent to try us — ja, ja, das Leben ist nicht so einfach
See:3. viversuchentry and arrive on time — versuch mal, pünktlich zu sein
try as he might, he didn't succeed — sosehr er es auch versuchte or sosehr er sich auch bemühte, er schaffte es einfach nicht
he didn't even try — er hat sich (dat) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben
you can't say I didn't try — du kannst nicht sagen, ich hätte es nicht versucht
See:→ succeed* * *try [traı]A s1. Versuch m:at the first try beim ersten Versuch;have a try einen Versuch machen ( at sth mit etwas);would you like to have a try? wollen Sie es mal versuchen?;it’s worth a try es ist oder wäre einen Versuch wertB v/tyou had better try something easier du versuchst es besser mit etwas Leichterem;try one’s best sein Bestes tun;try a department store versuch es einmal in einem Kaufhaus;try to do sth versuchen, etwas zu tun;try to commit suicide einen Selbstmordversuch unternehmen;he pulled a muscle trying to lift the piano bei dem Versuch oder als er versuchte, das Klavier anzuheben;what I’m trying to say is that … was ich sagen will, ist, dass …;try the new wine den neuen Wein probieren;try it on bes Br umg probieren, wie weit man gehen kann;try it on with sb bes Br umga) probieren, wie weit man bei jemandem gehen kann,3. einen Versuch oder ein Experiment machen mit:try the door die Tür zu öffnen suchen;try one’s luck ( with sb bei jemandem) sein Glück versuchen4. JURfor wegen)5. entscheiden, zur Entscheidung bringen:6. die Augen etc angreifen, (über)anstrengen, jemandes Mut, Nerven, Geduld auf eine harte Probe stellen7. jemanden arg mitnehmen, plagen, quälena) Metalle raffinieren,b) Talg etc ausschmelzen,c) Spiritus rektifizierenC v/i2. einen Versuch machen, es versuchen:try again (versuch es) noch einmal!;try and read versuche zu lesen!;* * *1. noun1) (attempt) Versuch, derhave a try at something/doing something — etwas versuchen/versuchen, etwas zu tun
give somebody/something a try — jemandem eine Chance geben/etwas einmal ausprobieren
I'll give him another try — (ask him again for help, a favour, etc.) ich versuche es noch einmal bei ihm; (give him another chance) ich versuche es noch einmal mit ihm; (on telephone) ich versuche noch einmal, ihn zu erreichen
2) (Rugby) Versuch, der2. transitive verb1) (attempt, make effort) versuchendo try to be on time — bitte versuche, pünktlich zu sein
it's no use trying to do something — es hat keinen Zweck zu versuchen, etwas zu tun
I've given up trying to do something — ich versuche schon gar nicht mehr, etwas zu tun
2) (test usefulness of) probierenif the stain is difficult to remove, try soap and water — wenn der Fleck schwer zu entfernen ist, versuche od. probiere es doch mal mit Wasser und Seife
I've tried all the bookshops for this book — ich habe in allen Buchhandlungen versucht, dieses Buch zu bekommen
try one's hand at something — sich an etwas (Dat.) versuchen
3) (test) auf die Probe stellen [Fähigkeit, Kraft, Mut, Geduld]try the door/window [to see if it's locked] — versuchen, die Tür/das Fenster zu öffnen[, um zu sehen, ob sie/es verschlossen ist]
4) (Law.): (take to trial)3. intransitive verbtry somebody [for something] — jemanden [wegen einer Sache] vor Gericht stellen; jemandem [wegen einer Sache] den Prozess machen
she wasn't even trying — sie hat sich (Dat.) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben od. es gar nicht erst versucht
it was not for want of trying — es lag nicht daran, dass er/sie usw. sich nicht bemüht hätte
try and do something — (coll.) versuchen, etwas zu tun
try hard/harder — sich (Dat.) viel/mehr Mühe geben
Phrasal Verbs:- try for- try on- try out* * *(legal) v.aburteilen v. v.erproben v.es wagen mit ausdr.probieren v.prüfen v.sich bemühen v.versuchen v. -
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-by, -by; loc sg - bie; f(wytrzymałości itp.) test; TEATR rehearsalpoddawać (poddać) coś próbie — perf to put sth to the test
wystawiać (wystawić) kogoś na próbę — perf to tax lub try sb
ciężka próba (przen) — ordeal
* * *f.1. (= sprawdzenie) test, trial; próba charakteru personality test; próba sił trial of strength, tug-of-war; próba wytrzymałości endurance test; robić coś na próbę do sth on a trial basis, do sth as an experiment; wystawić kogoś na próbę put sb through his/her paces, put sb on his/her mettle; wystawić czyjąś cierpliwość/czyjeś nerwy na próbę try l. strain l. stretch sb's patience/nerves; wytrzymać próbę czasu stand the test of time; robić coś metodą prób i błędów do sth by (the process of) trial and error; poddać coś próbie put sth to the test, put sth to the proof.2. (= podjęty wysiłek) attempt ( czegoś at sth); trial ( czegoś to do sth); próba gwałtu attempted rape; próba samobójstwa suicide l. suicidal attempt; próba zamachu assassination attempt; podjąć próbę czegoś make an attempt at sth.3. (= sprawdzian) test, tryout; próba ogniowa trial by fire, acid test; ciężka próba ordeal; czas ciężkiej próby hard time; wytrzymać próbę stand a test.5. ( przedstawienia) rehearsal; próba kostiumowa full-dress rehearsal; próba generalna dress rehearsal; próba chóru choir practice.6. (= zawartość metalu szlachetnego) fineness.7. (= znak probierczy) hallmark.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > próba
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v.1 to try, to essay, to attempt, to give a shot at.Ella intentó incesantemente She tried incessantly.Ella intentó el suicidio She attempted suicide.2 to try to, to attempt to.Ella intentó hacer lo posible She tried to do whatever was possible.3 to try, to make a try, to have a try, to endeavor.Ella intentó incesantemente She tried incessantly.* * *1 to try* * *verbto try, attempt* * *VT to try, attempt frmhemos intentado un acuerdo — we've tried o attempted frm to reach an agreement
¿por qué no lo intentas otra vez? — why don't you try again?
¡venga, inténtalo! — come on, have a go o have a try!
lo he intentado con regalos, pero no consigo animarla — I've tried (giving her) presents, but I just can't cheer her up
con intentarlo nada se pierde, por intentarlo que no quede — there's no harm in trying
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intentar hacer algo — to try to do sth, attempt to do sth frmintentaremos llegar a la cima — we shall try o attempt frm to reach the summit
llevan años intentando que se celebre el juicio — they've spent years trying to bring the case to trial
intenta que te lo dejen más barato — try and get o try to get them to reduce the price
* * *verbo transitivo to tryintentar + inf — to try to + inf
¿has intentado que te lo arreglen? — have you tried getting o to get it fixed?
por intentarlo que no quede — (fam) there's no harm in trying
* * *= aim, attempt, intend, make + attempt, make + pretence, try, essay, be out to + Verbo, have + a shot at, purport.Ex. Not all catalogues or other tools for the organisation of knowledge aim to fulfil all these functions, but this list shows the range of functions.Ex. There is little mnemonic value to the notation, but some literal mnemonics have been attempted, por example, G for Geography, T for Technology.Ex. The scheme is intended to provide a systematic approach to the arrangement of books on shelves.Ex. No attempt is made here to provide a full comparative study.Ex. This account makes no pretence of being comprehensive and for a through treatment of these areas other texts should be consulted.Ex. The searcher is an information worker trying to extract documents or information on behalf of someone else.Ex. But instead he essayed to give an account of what had occurred, with an affectation of bewildered simplicity.Ex. Clearly the cataloguer is out to produce a description in a standard order.Ex. Our goal is to encourage more citizens to tap into the wealth of free, educational resources available online so more people have a shot at improving their lives and their future.Ex. The LA purports to act as a professional body, but some of its bye-laws are the very antithesis of professionalism.----* intentar abarcar demasiado = burn + the candle at both ends.* intentar alcanzar = reach for.* intentar Algo = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* intentar Algo con empeño = try + hard.* intentar algo imposible = bang + Posesivo + head against.* intentar coger = reach for.* intentar conseguir = aim for, work toward(s), jockey for.* intentar conseguir Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar convencer = work on + Persona.* intentar dar un manotazo = take + a swat at, swat at.* intentar dar un zarpazo = take + a swat at, swat at.* intentar de nuevo = retry [re-try].* intentar encontrar un término medio entre... y... = tread + a delicate line between... and.* intentar evitar = fight + shy of.* intentar ganar tiempo = play for + time, temporise [temporize, -USA].* intentar golpear Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.* intentar hacer Algo sin contar con los medios necesarios = make + bricks without straw.* intentar + Infinitivo = seek to + Infinitivo.* intentar ligar = chat up.* intentar lograr Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar lograr la cuadratura del círculo = square + the circle.* intentar lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.* intentar lo imposible = attempt + the impossible, be an attempt at the impossible, square + the circle.* intentar morder = snap at.* intentar + Nombre = go at + Nombre.* intentar persuadir = court.* intentar responder a una pregunta = pursue + question.* merecer la pena intentarlo = be worth a try.* persona que intenta averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooter.* por más que lo intento = for the life of me.* por mucho que lo + intentar = try as + Pronombre + might.* por mucho que lo intento = for the life of me.* volver a intentar = retry [re-try].* * *verbo transitivo to tryintentar + inf — to try to + inf
¿has intentado que te lo arreglen? — have you tried getting o to get it fixed?
por intentarlo que no quede — (fam) there's no harm in trying
* * *= aim, attempt, intend, make + attempt, make + pretence, try, essay, be out to + Verbo, have + a shot at, purport.Ex: Not all catalogues or other tools for the organisation of knowledge aim to fulfil all these functions, but this list shows the range of functions.
Ex: There is little mnemonic value to the notation, but some literal mnemonics have been attempted, por example, G for Geography, T for Technology.Ex: The scheme is intended to provide a systematic approach to the arrangement of books on shelves.Ex: No attempt is made here to provide a full comparative study.Ex: This account makes no pretence of being comprehensive and for a through treatment of these areas other texts should be consulted.Ex: The searcher is an information worker trying to extract documents or information on behalf of someone else.Ex: But instead he essayed to give an account of what had occurred, with an affectation of bewildered simplicity.Ex: Clearly the cataloguer is out to produce a description in a standard order.Ex: Our goal is to encourage more citizens to tap into the wealth of free, educational resources available online so more people have a shot at improving their lives and their future.Ex: The LA purports to act as a professional body, but some of its bye-laws are the very antithesis of professionalism.* intentar abarcar demasiado = burn + the candle at both ends.* intentar alcanzar = reach for.* intentar Algo = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* intentar Algo con empeño = try + hard.* intentar algo imposible = bang + Posesivo + head against.* intentar coger = reach for.* intentar conseguir = aim for, work toward(s), jockey for.* intentar conseguir Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar convencer = work on + Persona.* intentar dar un manotazo = take + a swat at, swat at.* intentar dar un zarpazo = take + a swat at, swat at.* intentar de nuevo = retry [re-try].* intentar encontrar un término medio entre... y... = tread + a delicate line between... and.* intentar evitar = fight + shy of.* intentar ganar tiempo = play for + time, temporise [temporize, -USA].* intentar golpear Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar hacer Algo por uno mismo = try + Posesivo + own hand at.* intentar hacer Algo sin contar con los medios necesarios = make + bricks without straw.* intentar + Infinitivo = seek to + Infinitivo.* intentar ligar = chat up.* intentar lograr Algo = take + a swing at.* intentar lograr la cuadratura del círculo = square + the circle.* intentar lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.* intentar lo imposible = attempt + the impossible, be an attempt at the impossible, square + the circle.* intentar morder = snap at.* intentar + Nombre = go at + Nombre.* intentar persuadir = court.* intentar responder a una pregunta = pursue + question.* merecer la pena intentarlo = be worth a try.* persona que intenta averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooter.* por más que lo intento = for the life of me.* por mucho que lo + intentar = try as + Pronombre + might.* por mucho que lo intento = for the life of me.* volver a intentar = retry [re-try].* * *intentar [A1 ]vt¡no te des por vencido, inténtalo otra vez! don't give up, try again! o have another try!¿qué pierdes con intentarlo? what have you got to lose by trying?el piloto intentó un aterrizaje de emergencia the pilot attempted an emergency landingintentar + INF to try to + INFintentaré convencerlo I'll try to persuade himintentaban escalar el pico más alto they were attempting o trying to climb the highest peakintenta llegar temprano try to o ( colloq) try and arrive earlyintentar QUE + SUBJ:¿has intentado que te lo arreglen? have you tried getting o to get it fixed?intenta que no te vean try not to let them see youpor intentarlo que no quede ( fam); there's no harm in trying* * *
intentar ( conjugate intentar) verbo transitivo
to try;◊ ¡inténtalo otra vez! try again!;
intentar un aterrizaje de emergencia to attempt an emergency landing;
intentar hacer algo to try to do sth;
¿has intentado que te lo arreglen? have you tried getting o to get it fixed?
intentar verbo transitivo to try, attempt: intentaremos que regrese hoy mismo, we'll try to get him to come home today without fail ➣ Ver nota en try
' intentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
espatarrarse
- pretender
- probar
- procurar
- trabajarse
- tratar
- buscar
English:
attempt
- barrier
- candle
- chat up
- clever
- crack
- endeavor
- endeavour
- go after
- hand
- however
- job
- juggling act
- pass
- pin down
- plough through
- reach
- reason
- run
- search out
- seek
- shot
- snap
- stab
- tamper
- try
- whirl
- can
- go
- impossible
- over
- swing
* * *intentar vtto try;intentar hacer algo to try to do sth;¡inténtalo! have a try o go!;¡ni lo intentes! [advertencia] don't even try it!;intentarán finalizar el trabajo antes del fin de semana they will try to finish the work before the weekend;intenta ser más discreto try to be more discreet;la próxima vez, intenta que no se te caiga try not to drop it next time;intenté que cambiara de opinión pero no hubo manera I tried to get her to change her mind but she wasn't having any of it;no se pierde nada por intentarlo, por intentarlo que no quede there's no harm in trying* * *v/t try, attempt* * *intentar vt: to attempt, to try* * *intentó arreglar la tele, pero no pudo he tried to mend the TV, but he couldn't -
19 prób|a
f 1. (usiłowanie) attempt- podjąć próbę zrobienia czegoś to make an attempt to do sth a. at doing sth- podjęto wiele prób ratowania pasażerów zatopionego statku repeated attempts were made to save the shipwrecked passengers- próba pobicia rekordu świata powiodła się a. udała się his/her attempt to beat the world record was successful- przy pierwszej próbie zrzucił poprzeczkę he knocked the crossbar off on his first attempt- po trzech/kilku próbach after three/a few attempts a. tries- próba samobójcza a suicide attempt, an attempted suicide- próba gwałtu/morderstwa an attempted rape/murder- próba przejęcia władzy/tronu a bid for power/the throne- próba zamachu (na życie) an assassination attempt- bezskuteczne próby futile a. vain attempts- nieudana próba an unsuccessful a. a failed attempt- nieudana próba zamachu stanu an attempted coup d’état- nie powiodły się wszelkie próby pojednania all attempts at reconciliation failed2. (badanie) test, trial- podziemne próby jądrowe underground nuclear tests- układ o zakazie prób jądrowych a test ban treaty- próba obciążenia/wytrzymałości a load/an endurance test- próba nowej maszyny/systemu the trial runs of a new machine/system- próba na zgniatania/zmęczenie a crushing/fatigue test- próba sił a test of strength- poddać nowy system próbom to test a new system- przeprowadzać próby to carry out a. conduct trial runs (z czymś on sth)- przechodzić próby to undergo tests a. trials3. (sprawdzian) trial, test- poddać kogoś próbie to put sb to the test- zrobić coś na próbę a. tytułem próby to try sth as an experiment- weź to na próbę take it on a trial basis- przyjęli ją do pracy na próbę they took her on for a trial period4. przen. (trudności) trial, test- ciężka próba an ordeal- przejść przez ciężkie próby to go through an ordeal- w godzinie próby ujawnił wielki hart ducha he showed great valour at the critical a. crucial moment- ich przyjaźń/moja cierpliwość wystawiona była na ciężką próbę their friendship was put to the test/my patience was sorely tried- próba charakteru a test of character- próba nerwów/uczuć a test of (sb’s) nerves/love5. (wynik wysiłków) attempt, effort- jej pierwsze malarskie próby nie zapowiadały wielkiego talentu her first attempts at painting were not very promising- ta książka była jego pierwszą próbą pisarską this book was his first literary effort6. (niewielka ilość) samle- pobrać próbę krwi to take a blood sample a. specimen- próba losowa Stat. a random sample- badania przeprowadzono na 1000-osobowej próbie losowej Polaków a random sample of 1000 Poles were a. was interviewed7. (metalu szlachetnego) purity U (of precious metals); (znak stempla probierczego) hallmark- złoto pierwszej próby ≈ 24-carat gold- na pierścionku nie było próby there was no hallmark on the ring- oznaczyć próbę czegoś to assay sth8. Teatr, Muz. rehearsal, practice U- próba chóru/orkiestry a choir/an orchestra rehearsal- próba czytana a read-through- próba generalna a dress rehearsal także przen.- próba nowej sztuki a rehearsal of a. for a new play- trwają próby nowej sztuki a new play is in rehearsal9. Sport trial, trial run- próba górska a mountain trial- próba przedolimpijska a pre-Olympic trial- □ próba ciążowa Med., Wet. pregnancy test- próba dźwięku Audio sound check- próba głosu Muz., Teatr audition- próba lakmusowa Chem. litmus test- próba mikrofonowa Radio (studio) rehearsal- próba plasterkowa Med. patch test- próba skórna Med. skin test- próba tuberkulinowa Med. tuberculin test- próba wysiłkowa Med. stress test■ dobrej a. wysokiej próby [malarstwo, przekład] of a high order- dokonania/artyzm najwyższej próby achievements/artistry of the highest order- metoda prób i błędów trial and error (method)- metodą prób i błędów by a. through trial and error- wytrzymać próbę czasu to stand the test of timeThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > prób|a
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20 provare
test, try outvestito try (on)( dimostrare) provetheatre rehearseprovare a fare qualcosa try to do something* * *provare v.tr.1 ( dimostrare) to prove, to show, to demonstrate: come si può provare che Dio esiste?, how can one prove that God exists?; le ultime scoperte provano le affermazioni del professore, the latest discoveries provide proof of the professor's statements; non possiamo provare la sua colpa, we cannot prove his guilt; quell'avvenimento provò che aveva ragione, the event showed that he was right (o proved him right); questo prova che l'ha fatto apposta, this shows that he has done it on purpose; questo non è ancora stato provato, this remains to be proved; si provò la falsità della sua relazione, his report proved false // che tu abbia ragione è ancora da provare, it still hasn't been proved that you are right2 ( sperimentare) to experience; ( tentare) to try: mio padre nella vita aveva provato tutto, my father had experienced everything in his life; ha provato l'ebbrezza del volo, he experienced the elation of flying; ho provato anch'io cosa vuol dire avere forti emicranie, I've also suffered from severe headaches; proverete come è faticoso lavorare, you'll see how hard it is to work; ha provato che cosa significa essere povero, he's known what it is to be poor // fa' provare a me ora, let me try (o let me have a try) now; non l'ho mai fatto, ma proverò, I have never done it, but I'll have a try (o a go); provare non costa niente, it doesn't cost anything to try; proverò ad alzarmi alle sei, I shall try to get up at six; provò a chiedere, he tried to ask; prova a indovinare quanto l'ho pagato, try to (o and) guess how much I paid for it; se hai il singhiozzo prova a trattenere il fiato, if you've got hiccups try holding your breath; dato che ti sembra tanto facile provaci tu, since it looks so easy to you, you try it; provare una nuova medicina, to try a new medicine // stai attento, non ci provare neanche!, be careful, don't even try it!; ''Se continui ti do uno schiaffo'' ''Provaci!'', ''If you carry on I'll hit you'' ''Just try it!''; prova solo a fiatare che ti butto fuori, if you so much as attempt to open your mouth I'll throw you out; provati e vedrai!, you just try!; provati a farlo!, try to do it! // provare per credere, try and see3 ( mettere alla prova) to test, to try, to put* (s.o.) to the test: fu duramente provato dalle avversità, he was severely tried by hardships; prima di assumerla voglio provare le sue capacità, before taking you on, I want to test your abilities; quell'uomo fu duramente provato dalla vita, that man was sorely tried by life; questo lavoro di precisione proverà la tua pazienza, this kind of precise work will test (o try) your patience; il suo coraggio fu duramente provato, his courage was severely tried (o tested)4 ( sentire) to feel*: ormai non provo più nulla per lei, now I don't feel anything for her anymore; provare avversione per, verso qlcu., to feel an aversion to s.o.; non ho mai provato una simile emozione, gioia, I have never felt such an emotion, such joy; provai un dolore alla schiena, I felt a pain in my back; provai una gran delusione, I felt deeply disappointed; provò pietà per lui, he felt pity for him5 (abbigl.) to try on; ( abito in confezione) to have a fitting: devo andare dalla sarta a provare, I have to go to the dressmaker's for a fitting; provare, provarsi un cappello, un paio di scarpe, un vestito, to try on a hat, a pair of shoes, a dress // vorrei provare la tua automobile, I should like to try your car6 ( collaudare, controllare) to test: le nostre macchine vengono tutte provate prima di essere messe in vendita, our machines are all tested before being put on sale7 ( assaggiare) to taste: prova questo liquore e dimmi cosa ne pensi, taste this liqueur and tell me what you think; non ho ancora provato la cucina cinese, I haven't tasted Chinese food yet8 ( saggiare) to try, to test: provare la purezza di un metallo, to test a metal for impurity; (teatr.) to rehearse: gli attori stanno provando, the actors are rehearsing; provare una commedia, to rehearse a play.◘ provarsi v.intr.pron. ( misurarsi) to test oneself, to compete against s.o.: provare con un avversario più forte, to compete against a stronger opponent.* * *[pro'vare]1. vt1) (tentare) to try, attempt, (nuova medicina, macchina, freni) to try out, test, (scarpe, abito) to try on, (assaggiare) to try, tasteprova questo gelato, ti piacerà — try this ice cream, you'll like it
provare a fare qc — to try o attempt to do sth
2) (dimostrare: verità, teoria) Dir to prove3) (mettere alla prova: coraggio ecc) to put to the test4) (sentimento) to feel, (sensazione) to experience5) Teatro, Mus to rehearse2. vip (provarsi)provarsi a fare qc — to try o attempt to do sth
* * *[pro'vare]verbo transitivo1) (sottoporre a test) to run* trials on, to test [arma, aereo, auto, macchinario]; (sperimentare) to try (out), to test [prodotto, ristorante, metodo, rimedio]; (mi surare) to try on [vestito, scarpe]; (assaggiare) to sample, to try [cibo, vino]provare a dare qcs. a qcn. — to try sth. on sb.
2) (tentare) to tryprovare a fare qcs. — to try to do sth., to have a try at doing sth.
3) (sentire) to feel* [sensazione, desiderio, dolore, emozione]provare tenerezza per qcn. — to have tender feelings for o towards sb.
provare vergogna per — to feel shame at, to be embarrassed by o about
non provava nessun rancore — he was free from o of any bitterness
provare piacere a fare — to take delight o find pleasure in doing
cosa si prova a essere papà? — how does it feel o what does it feel like to be a dad?
4) (sperimentare personalmente) to experience [fame, amore]; (assaporare) to have* a taste of [libertà, potere]provare l'umiliazione della sconfitta — to know o experience the humiliation of defeat
5) (dimostrare) to prove [teoria, ipotesi]; to establish, to prove, to demonstrate [colpevolezza, innocenza]; to document [ caso]provare a qcn. che — to show sb. that
6) (far soffrire) [ avvenimento] to distress [ persona]; [epidemia, crisi] to hit* [popolazione, regione]7) teatr. mus. to rehearse, to practise BE, to practice AE [scena, canzone]8) provarcidai, provaci! — come on, try it o have a try!
provaci ancora! — keep trying! (fare delle avances)
provarci con qcn. — to try it on with sb., to make a move on sb. o a pass at sb.; (cercare di imbrogliare)
provarci gusto a fare pcs. — to enjoy o get fun doing sth
* * *provare/pro'vare/ [1]1 (sottoporre a test) to run* trials on, to test [arma, aereo, auto, macchinario]; (sperimentare) to try (out), to test [prodotto, ristorante, metodo, rimedio]; (mi surare) to try on [ vestito, scarpe]; (assaggiare) to sample, to try [cibo, vino]; provare a dare qcs. a qcn. to try sth. on sb.; provare i piaceri di Londra to sample the delights of London; provare la propria forza to test one's strength2 (tentare) to try; provare a fare qcs. to try to do sth., to have a try at doing sth.; prova a indovinare! try and guess! hai provato in farmacia? have you tried the chemist's? prova col sapone try using soap; non provare a imbrogliare! don't try to cheat!3 (sentire) to feel* [sensazione, desiderio, dolore, emozione]; provare tenerezza per qcn. to have tender feelings for o towards sb.; provare vergogna per to feel shame at, to be embarrassed by o about; non provava nessun rancore he was free from o of any bitterness; provare gelosia to be jealous; provare piacere a fare to take delight o find pleasure in doing; cosa si prova a essere papà? how does it feel o what does it feel like to be a dad?4 (sperimentare personalmente) to experience [fame, amore]; (assaporare) to have* a taste of [libertà, potere]; provare l'umiliazione della sconfitta to know o experience the humiliation of defeat5 (dimostrare) to prove [teoria, ipotesi]; to establish, to prove, to demonstrate [colpevolezza, innocenza]; to document [ caso]; provare a qcn. che to show sb. that6 (far soffrire) [ avvenimento] to distress [ persona]; [epidemia, crisi] to hit* [popolazione, regione]7 teatr. mus. to rehearse, to practise BE, to practice AE [scena, canzone]8 provarci dai, provaci! come on, try it o have a try! non provarci! don't you dare! provaci ancora! keep trying! (fare delle avances) provarci con qcn. to try it on with sb., to make a move on sb. o a pass at sb.; (cercare di imbrogliare) ci stanno provando! they're just trying it on! it's a try-on! provarci gusto a fare pcs. to enjoy o get fun doing sth.
См. также в других словарях:
attempt — 1 noun (C) 1 an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult: attempt to do sth: All attempts to control inflation have failed. (+ at): He made one last attempt at the world record. | make no attempt: The protestors made no… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
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beat sb/sth back — UK US beat sb/sth back Phrasal Verb with beat({{}}/biːt/ verb [T] (beat, beaten, US also beat) ► to stop someone or something from succeeding: »The central bank has come a step closer to cutting interest rates by trumpeting its success in beating … Financial and business terms
beat sth back — UK US beat sb/sth back Phrasal Verb with beat({{}}/biːt/ verb [T] (beat, beaten, US also beat) ► to stop someone or something from succeeding: »The central bank has come a step closer to cutting interest rates by trumpeting its success in beating … Financial and business terms
grow out of sth — UK US grow out of sth Phrasal Verb with grow({{}}/grəʊ/ verb (grew, grown) ► to happen as a result of or as a natural development from something: »The equity boom of the 1980s and 1990s grew out of the crushing bear market and stagflation of the… … Financial and business terms
prop sth up — UK US prop sth up Phrasal Verb with prop({{}}/prɒp/ verb ► to help an organization, system, etc. that is having trouble, often by giving financial help: »The US Federal Reserve adjusted interest rates in January in an attempt to prop up the… … Financial and business terms
ˌbolster sth ˈup — verb [T] to make something stronger or more effective The central bank cut interest rates in an attempt to bolster the economy.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
establish — verb 1 start/create sth ADVERB ▪ initially, originally ▪ The Internet was originally established by scientists to share information. ▪ formally ▪ The League was formally established in 1920 … Collocations dictionary
suppress — verb 1 stop sth by using force ADVERB ▪ brutally, ruthlessly, violently ▪ A pro democracy uprising was brutally suppressed. VERB + SUPPRESS ▪ attempt to, seek to … Collocations dictionary
restore — verb 1 bring back a situation/feeling ADVERB ▪ quickly, soon ▪ Order was quickly restored. VERB + RESTORE ▪ need to ▪ We need to restore public confiden … Collocations dictionary
avoid — verb 1 prevent sth; choose not to do sth ADVERB ▪ altogether ▪ It is sometimes impossible to avoid conflict altogether. ▪ actively, assiduously, carefully, consciously, deliberately … Collocations dictionary