企图 (qǐ tú) — to attempt (usu. something bad or risky); (noun) attempt, scheme
Definition
企图 emphasizes a deliberate, often ill-fated or malicious scheme — stronger and more negative than 试图 or 尝试 (neutral 'try'). Functions as both verb and noun.
verb
to attempt (usu. something bad or risky)
noun
attemptscheme
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 企图，。Tā qǐ tú cóng yín háng tōu qián, dàn bèi jǐng chá zhuā zhù le.He attempted to steal money from the bank, but was caught by the police.
- 企图，。Dí rén qǐ tú pò huài nà zuò qiáo, dàn méi yǒu chéng gōng.The enemy attempted to destroy that bridge, but did not succeed.
- 企图，。Jǐng chá de qǐ tú méi yǒu chéng gōng, huài rén pǎo zǒu le.The police's attempt was unsuccessful; the bad guy ran away.
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