逍遥学能 2017-09-03 12:55
◆attempt v. & n.
表示“企图”、“试图”、“尝试”等,可用作动词或名词:
1. 用作动词,其后可接不定式或动名词作宾语(但用不定式比用动名词常见)。如:
He attempted to leave but was stopped. 他试图要走,但被拦住了。
比较以下同义句型(注意后接名词的情形):
囚犯企图逃跑,但没有成功。
正:The prisoner attempted to escape, but failed.
正:The prisoner attempted an escape, but failed.
他没有企图回答最后一个问题。
正:He didn’t attempt to answer the last question.
正:He didn’t attempt the last question.
2. 用作名词,其后通常接不定式或介词 at。如:
He failed in his attempt to finish [at finishing] it in time. 他企图要及时完成它,没失败了。
He made an attempt to win [at winning] the first prize. 他试图要获头奖。
◆attention n.
1. 表示“注意”、“专心”等,是不可数名词,因此不能与不定冠词连用,也没有复数形式。如:
Pay great attention to these points. 要特别注意这几点。
He talked loudly, but no one paid him any attention. 他大声说话,但没有听他。
2. 在 pay attention to, give attention to, bring attention to 等结构中的 to 是介词,所以若接动词,应用动名词。如:
We should pay more attention to uniting and working with the comrades who differ with us. 我们应该更注意团结那些与自己意见不同的同志工作。
He gives all his attention to making money. 他的注意力完全集中在赚钱上。
3. 口语常用句:
May [Could] I have your attention, please? 请各位注意。
Attention, please. 请注意。
Thank you for your attention. 谢谢。(发言或演讲结束时用)