Definition
妄图 is a formal, negative verb meaning 'to vainly attempt' or 'to try in vain', but with a strong connotation of arrogance, delusion, or overreaching — the attempt is not just futile but also presumptuous or reckless. You'll see it in news, commentary, and historical writing, often describing failed political or military schemes. It's stronger and more judgmental than 试图 (shìtú, 'attempt') or 企图 (qǐtú, 'attempt, plot').
v.
to vainly attempt (with a sense of arrogance or delusion)to try in vain
Examples
- 妄图。Dírén wàng tú pòhuài wǒmen de hépíng shēnghuó.The enemy vainly attempted to disrupt our peaceful life.
- 妄图，。Tā wàng tú yǎngài zhēnxiàng, dàn hěn kuài jiù bèi jiēchuān le.He vainly attempted to cover up the truth, but was quickly exposed.
- 妄图，。Zhèxiē yáoyán wàng tú hùnxiáo shìtīng, yǐngxiǎng gōngzhòng pànduàn.These rumors vainly attempted to confuse the public and influence their judgment.
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