endeavor
endeavor — verb
1. to make a determined and sustained effort to accomplish a difficult task or goal
to make a determined and sustained effort to accomplish a difficult task or goal
Takeshi endeavored to master the traditional pottery techniques of his hometown.
endeavor + to-infinitive for sustained effort
The school principal endeavored to create a safer environment for every student.
Élise endeavored to complete her research paper before the conference deadline.
The rescue team endeavored to reach the stranded hikers before the storm hit.
Adina endeavored to improve communication between the two departments.
文法句型
endeavor + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a to-infinitive. Unlike the more neutral try, endeavor implies sustained effort over time and is primarily found in formal or academic writing.
常見錯誤
endeavor — noun
1. a serious, determined attempt that requires commitment and hard work
a serious, determined attempt that requires commitment and hard work
Selim made a sincere endeavor to learn Mandarin before moving to Taipei.
collocation: sincere endeavor
The success of the project came from the collective endeavor of everyone in the lab.
collocation: collective endeavor
Nila's endeavor to start her own bakery required months of careful planning.
Despite his injury, Christopher continued his endeavor to run a full marathon.
The charity recognized every volunteer who contributed to the endeavor.
- negligence
lack of proper effort or care
- inactivity
absence of effort altogether
用法筆記
Commonly modified by adjectives like sincere, honest, serious, or determined that emphasize the earnestness of the effort. Unlike attempt, endeavor carries a sense of sustained commitment rather than a single try.
常見錯誤
2. a large or ambitious project that requires effort, planning, and determination t
a large or ambitious project that requires effort, planning, and determination to complete
Starting a new school in a rural area was a costly but rewarding endeavor.
adjective + endeavor describing a project
Hugo devoted ten years to his scientific endeavor of mapping coral reefs.
The art exhibition was a collaborative endeavor involving twelve local painters.
Sari joined the charitable endeavor to build wells in remote mountain villages.
The research endeavor received funding from three international organizations.
- undertaking
very close in meaning; suggests a task that is somewhat challenging or burdensome
- enterprise
suggests a project that involves initiative and risk, often in business
- venture
emphasizes risk and innovation, especially in business contexts
- project
more neutral and less formal; can be small or large in scale
用法筆記
Describes an activity that has direction and purpose over a period of time, such as a business, artistic, educational, or charitable undertaking. Often takes adjectives that specify the field (commercial, creative, scientific, artistic).