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effort

英 ['efət] 美['ɛfɚt]
  • n. 努力;成就

英英释意


1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something;
"made an effort to cover all the reading material"
"wished him luck in his endeavor"
"she gave it a good try"
2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work;
"he got an A for effort"
"they managed only with great exertion"
3. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end;
"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"
4. a notable achievement;
"he performed a great deed"
"the book was her finest effort"