a bold/daring attempt 大胆的尝试;
a brave attempt 勇敢的尝试;
a further attempt 更进一步的尝试。
例句:
The story was an attempt to smear the party leader.
这篇报道企图玷污该党领袖的声誉。
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life.
有人企图刺杀总统。
The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise.
这对夫妇试图和解但未成功。