attempt
n. /əˈtempt/ A2
尝试；努力
An act of trying to do something difficult.
仙境例句
With her chin pressed against her foot, Alice made an attempt to eat the other piece.
下巴紧紧贴着脚，爱丽丝努力想吃下另一块蘑菇。
原著这一句
Presently the Rabbit came up to the door, and tried to open it; but, as the door opened inwards, and Alice’s elbow was pressed hard against it, that attempt proved a failure.
不一会儿，白兔走到门前想要开门；但因为门是朝里开的，而爱丽丝的手肘又死死顶在门上，这次尝试以失败告终。
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