effort
英['efət]
美['ɛfɚt]
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"