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试图

shì tú
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

  1. 1. to attempt
  2. 2. to try

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Usage notes

Collocations

通常用于比较正式或书面的语境中,后面接动词短语或小句,如'试图解释'、'试图逃跑'。

Formality

与'尝试'相比,'试图'更强调意图和目标,书面语色彩更浓。

Example Sentences

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他 试图 说服我,但我还是不同意。
He tried to persuade me, but I still didn't agree.
他 试图 用钱收买证人,被警察发现了。
He tried to bribe the witness with money, but was caught by the police.
他 试图 掩饰自己的紧张。
He tried to hide his nervousness.
他 试图 操纵选举结果。
He attempted to rig the election results.
他 试图 为自己的错误辩解。
He tried to justify his mistake.

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