She made a valiant attempt not to laugh.
她试图强忍住不笑出来。
Her suicide attempt was really a cry for help.
她企图自杀实际上表明她迫切需要帮助。
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。