endeavour

endeavour
[ɪnˈdɛvə, ɛn-]
( endeavor)
verb
  1. [no obj., with infinitive]try hard to do or achieve something
    努力,尽力
    he is endeavouring to help the Third World.
    他正努力帮助第三世界。
noun
  1. an attempt to achieve a goal
    尝试;企图
    [with infinitive]an endeavour to reduce serious injury.
    减轻严重损伤的尝试。
    ■[mass noun]earnest and industrious effort, especially when sustained over a period of time
    努力;勤奋
    enthusiasm is a vital ingredient in all human endeavour.
    热情是人积极进取的关键因素。
    ■an enterprise or undertaking
    事业,活动
    a political endeavour.
    政治事业。
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense 'exert oneself'): from the phrase put oneself in devoir 'do one's utmost' (see devoir)
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