attempt

試みる

特に難しいことを、やってみようとする。

やさしい英語で： To try to do something, especially something difficult.

• Do not attempt this alone.
• She attempted to climb the highest mountain.
• They have attempted several difficult repairs.

使い方： attempt to do something (They attempted to repair the roof before the rain.)

類義語： try

よく使う表現： attempt to escape, attempt a climb, attempt a rescue

試み、挑戦

特に難しいことを、やってみようとする行動。

やさしい英語で： An act of trying to do something, especially something difficult.

• My first attempt failed.
• He made another attempt to open the door.
• She broke the record on her third attempt.

使い方： attempt to do something (Her attempt to fix the clock failed.); attempt at something (This is my first attempt at bread making.)

類義語： try, effort

よく使う表現： first attempt, make an attempt, attempt at something

暗殺未遂、襲撃

成功したかに関係なく、人を殺したり重傷を負わせたりするための攻撃。

やさしい英語で： An attack intended to kill or seriously harm someone, whether or not it succeeds.

• The leader survived an assassination attempt.
• Police prevented an attempt on her life.
• Security increased after the second attempt.

使い方： attempt on someone’s life (The president survived an attempt on his life.)

類義語： attack

よく使う表現： assassination attempt, attempt on someone

自殺未遂

自分の命を絶とうとする行為。

やさしい英語で： An act in which someone tries to end their own life.

• She received medical care after a suicide attempt.
• He survived the attempt and began receiving support.
• The doctor asked about any previous attempts.

よく使う表現： suicide attempt, survive an attempt