in an attempt to

• 力图； 试图

in an attempt to的用法和样例：

例句

1. They tried hard to whitewash themselves.
   他们力图粉饰自己。
2. I am trying to persuade him to give up the attempt.
   我正力图劝他放弃这种尝试。
3. He made an attempt on the world record.
   他试图打破世界记录。
4. They tried to forge an alliance.
   他们试图建立同盟。