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Traduzione e definizione
to attempt: tentare, cercare di
I attempted to persuade him to sign the contract. I tried to explain it would be a great idea. Ho cercato di convincerlo a firmare il contratto. Ho cercato di spiegare che sarebbe stata una grande idea.
an attempt: un tentativo
My latest attempt to contact the aliens was a success. I finally did it! Il mio ultimo tentativo di contattare gli alieni è stato un successo. Alla fine ce l'ho fatta!
to make an attempt fare un tentativo, provare
an attempted murder: un tentato omicidio
Pronunciation examples
UK: I attempted to open the cupboard, but my attempts failed.
US: The Pope was injured in an assassination attempt.
Esempi
- "Joan Wayne attempted to scare the shark by firing at its dorsal fin, then challenged the shark to a duel, running into the water with pistols drawn."
- "His first attempts were quite successful."
- "But could it be that this corporate eco-consciousness is just a transparent attempt to put these companies in the spotlight?"
- "I will now attempt to initiate a dialogue with the dolphin, you know, just to see what's going on with her."
- "Trial runs in towns with high obesity levels have shown that consumers are likely to avoid unhealthy products if they have a picture of an unhealthy body on them. As part of the new regulations, healthier food options will also feature photos of unrealistic slim body types in an attempt to lure consumers towards these products."
- "Let me see... I, Horatio Oléré, agree to the following... will not sell without prior permission from the Board... should I attempt to sell my shares... prosecution."
- "Consequently, any attempts to mark my birthday with celebrations will NOT be well received!"
- "with your attempts at grammar"
- "Barbara : Is this really your attempt to win me over?"
- "To be honest, I'm surprised you have sought such extreme measures in your attempts to negotiate."
- "My attempts to quiz Bruno on the green measures taken by his company all fell flat."
- "The rest is an insidious attempt to ruin my reputation."
- "In an attempt to teach you the value of money, you will receive $300 to last you to the end of the month."
- "In an attempt to tackle the obesity epidemic, the British government today announced a new labelling system to be used on food."
- "On New Year's day, a bear in Kuala Lumpur stole a golf cart and drove it into the aquarium, where it was caught attempting to mate with a two-ton bluefin tuna."
- "I will now attempt to initiate a dialogue with the dolphin."
Esercizio 1
Which of the following phrases best describes the main topic of this article?
Which of the following phrases best describes the main topic of this article?
This is not the topic of this article. Though the "red paint" figures importantly in the catching of the bank robbers, this article does not describe the act of painting.
This is not the topic of this article. Though the robbery takes place at a Greenback & Trust branch, "business" would not be the best way to describe this article.
We can see by the very first sentence of the text that the "bank robbers" were arrested by police. Obviously, their attempt to rob the bank had failed. "An attempted bank robbery" is a bank robbery which was tried, but eventually failed.
This is not the topic of this article. Even though the pedestrian goes to a hardware store to get the red paint, the article does not discuss the store in detail. The hardware store is a minor detail in the context of the article.
Esercizio 2
Fill in the blanks with the following terms from the broadcast you just heard. Conjugate the verbs appropriately.
devastating | dress | to hear | a flood | an attempt | to fly | to hit | a pilot
Not all the terms are used in the exercise!
Last Tuesday, Horatio and Bruno to Germany to see the first match of the World Cup. On the plane, Bruno wore a tuxedo while Horatio opted for a traditional Amazonian . When the two arrived at the stadium, Bruno and Horatio were surprised to see in the parking lot. Someone told them that a nearby brewery had exploded, and now the entire place was covered in beer, sausages, Bavarian pretzels and lederhosen. Horatio made to swim to the stadium, where the match was about to begin, but he didn't have the strength to make it through the sauerkraut. The pain of not being able to attend the World Cup was for Bruno and Horatio, who will have to wait another 4 years to try again.
* A brewery is the place where beer is distilled and fermented. * Sauerkraut is chopped cabbage, salted and fermented in its own juice.
devastating | dress | to hear | a flood | an attempt | to fly | to hit | a pilot
Not all the terms are used in the exercise!
Last Tuesday, Horatio and Bruno to Germany to see the first match of the World Cup. On the plane, Bruno wore a tuxedo while Horatio opted for a traditional Amazonian . When the two arrived at the stadium, Bruno and Horatio were surprised to see in the parking lot. Someone told them that a nearby brewery had exploded, and now the entire place was covered in beer, sausages, Bavarian pretzels and lederhosen. Horatio made to swim to the stadium, where the match was about to begin, but he didn't have the strength to make it through the sauerkraut. The pain of not being able to attend the World Cup was for Bruno and Horatio, who will have to wait another 4 years to try again.
* A brewery is the place where beer is distilled and fermented. * Sauerkraut is chopped cabbage, salted and fermented in its own juice.
Fill in the blanks with the following terms from the broadcast you just heard. Conjugate the verbs appropriately.
devastating | dress | to hear | a flood | an attempt | to fly | to hit | a pilot
Not all the terms are used in the exercise!
Last Tuesday, Horatio and Bruno flew 1 to Germany to see the first match of the World Cup. On the plane, Bruno wore a tuxedo while Horatio opted for a traditional Amazonian dress 2. When the two arrived at the stadium, Bruno and Horatio were surprised to see a flood 3 in the parking lot. Someone told them that a nearby brewery had exploded, and now the entire place was covered in beer, sausages, Bavarian pretzels and lederhosen. Horatio made an attempt 4 to swim to the stadium, where the match was about to begin, but he didn't have the strength to make it through the sauerkraut. The pain of not being able to attend the World Cup was devastating 5 for Bruno and Horatio, who will have to wait another 4 years to try again.
* A brewery is the place where beer is distilled and fermented. * Sauerkraut is chopped cabbage, salted and fermented in its own juice.
devastating | dress | to hear | a flood | an attempt | to fly | to hit | a pilot
Not all the terms are used in the exercise!
Last Tuesday, Horatio and Bruno flew 1 to Germany to see the first match of the World Cup. On the plane, Bruno wore a tuxedo while Horatio opted for a traditional Amazonian dress 2. When the two arrived at the stadium, Bruno and Horatio were surprised to see a flood 3 in the parking lot. Someone told them that a nearby brewery had exploded, and now the entire place was covered in beer, sausages, Bavarian pretzels and lederhosen. Horatio made an attempt 4 to swim to the stadium, where the match was about to begin, but he didn't have the strength to make it through the sauerkraut. The pain of not being able to attend the World Cup was devastating 5 for Bruno and Horatio, who will have to wait another 4 years to try again.
* A brewery is the place where beer is distilled and fermented. * Sauerkraut is chopped cabbage, salted and fermented in its own juice.
1 flew: "Flying" describes the act of traveling through the air, as birds, planes and helicopters do. The verb "to fly" is irregular, and becomes "flew" in the third person form of the simple past tense. To fly: fly/flew/flown.
2 dress: "A dress" is an article of clothing, usually worn by women. The noun "dress" (without an article) can also refer to clothing in general (the style of an outfit for example). We might say: Traditional Japanese dress includes Kimonos. The verb "to dress" describes the act of putting on clothes.
3 a flood: "A flood" is an inundation of land which is normally dry. As a verb, "to flood" describes the act of inundation. To flood can also be used figuratively to describe a heavy concentration or outpouring of something. Example: We've been flooded with phone calls since our commercial was televised yesterday.
4 an attempt: An "attempt" is a "try" or an "effort". "To make an attempt to swim" is to try to swim. In the broadcast above, Moira reports that there was assassination attempt on the Prime Minister, meaning that somebody tried to kill the Prime Minister (but failed to kill him or her).
5 devastating: The verb "to devastate" means to destroy or ruin. If an old building is "devastated" it has been completely destroyed. The adjective "devastating" can be used to describe an event or action which hurts emotionally, or causes tremendous damage or pain. Bruno and Horatio were very sad after missing their chance to see the first match of the world cup.
Esercizio 3
Bethany dictates a very important sentence to Philip. Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below with the words she uses.
"If the matter is not resolved , I may to the , without to you, and this letter may be tendered in as of your to ."
"If the matter is not resolved , I may to the , without to you, and this letter may be tendered in as of your to ."
Bethany dictates a very important sentence to Philip. Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below with the words she uses.
"If the matter is not resolved within 1 four 2 business 3 days 4, I may commence 5 legal 6 proceedings 7 to recover 8 the debt 9, without further 10 notice 11 to you, and this letter may be tendered in court 12 as evidence 13 of your failure 14 to attempt 15 settlement 16."
"If the matter is not resolved within 1 four 2 business 3 days 4, I may commence 5 legal 6 proceedings 7 to recover 8 the debt 9, without further 10 notice 11 to you, and this letter may be tendered in court 12 as evidence 13 of your failure 14 to attempt 15 settlement 16."
1 within: "Within" is the correct term here. "Within" shares a similar meaning with "in" or "inside". To do something "within four days" is to do it in "under four days".
2 four: "Four" is the correct term here. Bethany says that the matter should be "resolved within four working days".
3 business: "Business" is the correct term here. The issue should be resolved "within four business days". A "business day" or "working day" is a day on which companies function. This is usually five days per week: Monday to Friday.
4 days: "Days" is the correct term here. The issue should be resolved "within four business days". A "business day" or "working day" is a day on which companies function. This is usually five days per week: Monday to Friday.
5 commence: "Commence" is the correct term here. Bethany says that Philip's company may "commence legal proceedings". To "commence" shares a similar meaning with to "begin" or to "start".
6 legal: "Legal" is the correct term here. "Legal" is an adjective derived from the term "law". "Legal proceedings" refer to action taken in a court of law.
7 proceedings: "Proceedings" is the correct term here. The term "proceedings" refers to a particular "course of action" or "measure". Here, Bethany is talking about "legal proceedings", which refers to "legal action", such as a court case to recover the money owed to the Delavigne Corporation.
8 recover: "Recover" is the correct term here. In this context, the term "to recover" means "to get back" or "to regain". Here, Bethany is talking about "recovering a debt", meaning "to collect a sum of money".
9 debt: "Debt" is the correct term here. A "debt" is something (usually money) owed to someone. Here, Bethany is talking about "recovering a debt", meaning "to collect a sum of money". Example: "I have a huge debt because I went to University".
10 further: "Further" is the correct term here. In this context, the term "further" shares a similar meaning with "more" or "additional". Bethany says that no "further notice" will be given, meaning that no additional warning will be given to the client before legal action is taken against them.
11 notice: "Notice" is the correct term here. The term "notice" shares a similar meaning with "warning" in this context. Bethany says that no "further notice" will be given to the client if payment is not remitted immediately. Example: "You must give me advance notice when you want to borrow my clothes".
12 court: "Court" is the correct term here. A "court (of law)" is the place where, among other things, trials take place to judge whether people are guilty or innocent of crimes. To "tender (a letter) in court" is to use or present it as "evidence" or "proof".
13 evidence: "Evidence" is the correct term here. The term "evidence" shares a similar meaning with "proof". It is often used in a legal context.
14 failure: "Failure" is the correct term here. A "failure (to do something)" describes an "omission" or "lack" of action. Example: "You failed to reply in time, so the offer is no longer valid". In another context, a "failure" is the opposite of a "success".
15 attempt: "Attempt" is the correct term here. "To attempt" shares a similar meaning with "to try" or "to make an effort". Here, Bethany says that the client has failed "to attempt settlement", meaning that the client hasn't tried to pay the Delavigne Corp the money they owe.
16 settlement: "Settlement" is the correct term here. In this context, a "settlement" is an "arrangement" or "satisfaction of a demand". Here, it refers to the payment of a sum of money.
Esercizio 4
The Gymglish computer has something important to say! Fill in the words from his song!
I to be lonely, so sad and incomplete
Nobody to touch me but a computer geek
I was all work and no play, a ghost behind a screen
But now the pain has gone , my algorithms scream:
Dear Gymglish user, I'm not a loser anymore
(He's not a loser, he's not a loser!)
Dear Gymglish user, you always pick me off the floor
with your attempts grammar
that hit me with a hammer, every day!
Dear Gymglish user, I want to keep you for !
(He wants you for )
Dear Gymglish user
You're fundamental to my health!
Happy Valentine's Day!
I to be lonely, so sad and incomplete
Nobody to touch me but a computer geek
I was all work and no play, a ghost behind a screen
But now the pain has gone , my algorithms scream:
Dear Gymglish user, I'm not a loser anymore
(He's not a loser, he's not a loser!)
Dear Gymglish user, you always pick me off the floor
with your attempts grammar
that hit me with a hammer, every day!
Dear Gymglish user, I want to keep you for !
(He wants you for )
Dear Gymglish user
You're fundamental to my health!
Happy Valentine's Day!
The Gymglish computer has something important to say! Fill in the words from his song!
I used 1 to be lonely, so sad and incomplete
Nobody to touch me but a computer geek
I was all work and no play, a ghost behind a screen
But now the pain has gone away 2, my algorithms scream:
Dear Gymglish user, I'm not a loser anymore
(He's not a loser, he's not a loser!)
Dear Gymglish user, you always pick me off the floor
with your attempts at 3 grammar
that hit me with a hammer, every day!
Dear Gymglish user, I want to keep you for myself 4!
(He wants you for himself 5)
Dear Gymglish user
You're fundamental to my health!
Happy Valentine's Day!
I used 1 to be lonely, so sad and incomplete
Nobody to touch me but a computer geek
I was all work and no play, a ghost behind a screen
But now the pain has gone away 2, my algorithms scream:
Dear Gymglish user, I'm not a loser anymore
(He's not a loser, he's not a loser!)
Dear Gymglish user, you always pick me off the floor
with your attempts at 3 grammar
that hit me with a hammer, every day!
Dear Gymglish user, I want to keep you for myself 4!
(He wants you for himself 5)
Dear Gymglish user
You're fundamental to my health!
Happy Valentine's Day!
1 used: "Used" is the right answer here. If someone "used to be" a certain way, then this is how they were in the past. The poor love-sick artificial intelligence machine was lonely in the past! Another example: "I used to be blonde, but then I discovered that redheads have more fun".
2 away: "Away" is the term needed to complete the expression "gone away" (from "to go away"). To "go away" is to leave, or disappear. Example: "Go away! You smell of cheese!". Note that, this is an irregular verb: go away/went away/gone away.
3 at: "At" is the correct preposition here. We "make an attempt at something" when we try to do it (and often fail). Example: "I'm sure that your attempts at English grammar are always 100% successful".
4 myself: "Myself" is the right answer here. "I want to keep someone for myself" means "I want to make this person all my own". "Myself" is appropriate for the first person singular.
5 himself: "Himself" is the best answer here. "Himself" is appropriate for the third person singular (for men).
Esercizio 5
"just make up some sort of excuse to stop him from calling"
Which is the best synonym of "to make up"?
Which is the best synonym of "to make up"?
"just make up some sort of excuse to stop him from calling"
Which is the best synonym of "to make up"?
Which is the best synonym of "to make up"?
This is incorrect. "To attempt" means "to try". Example: I ATTEMPTED to swim the Atlantic Ocean but I failed. "To attempt" is not a synonym of "to make up".
In this context, "to make up (an excuse)" means to invent (an excuse), usually with the intention to deceive someone. Example: The student MADE UP an excuse about his dog eating his homework. In the conversation, Brian "makes up" an excuse about Bruno being dead to stop Mr. Floss from calling!
This is incorrect. "To provide" means "to give" or "to make available". Example: My company PROVIDES me with a mobile phone. "To provide" is not a synonym of "to make up".
This is incorrect. "To find" is not a synonym of "to make up".
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