effort的意思

基本释义

• n 力气；精力

  the physical or mental energy that is needed to do something

例句

1. Lou lifted the box easily, without using much effort.

   卢没费多大力气就把箱子搬了起来。

2. Frank put a lot of effort into the party.

   弗兰克办这次聚会花了不少精力。

3. Learning to speak another language takes effort.

   学说外语要下功夫。

短语

• in an effort to 企图（努力想）；试图要
• great effort 巨大努力
• make every effort 尽一切努力
• spare no effort 不遗余力；抽出；宽容；节省
• joint effort 共同努力

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. a notable achievement e.g. he performed a great feat the book was her finest effort Synonym: featexploit 2. use of physical or mental energy hard work e.g. he got an A for effort they managed only with great exertion Synonym: elbow, greaseexertiontravail, sweat 3. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something e.g. made an effort to cover all the reading material wished him luck in his endeavor she gave it a good try Synonym: attempt, endeavorendeavour, try 4. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end e.g. he supported populist campaigns they worked in the cause of world peace the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant the movement to end slavery contributed to the war effort Synonym: campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement

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