英語

effort

gb/ˈɛfɚt/ us/ˈɛfɚt/
A2 英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

use of energy to achieve something

When you try hard and use your body or mind to do something.

用法パターン: make an effort to [do something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'effort' with 'attempt'. 'Effort' refers to the energy used, while 'attempt' refers to the act of trying, regardless of energy spent.
類義語
exertion (More formal; often refers specifically to physical strain.) | attempt (Focuses more on the act of trying rather than the energy used.)
対義語
idleness (The state of not using energy or making any attempt.)
コロケーション
make an effort |put in effort |require effort |waste effort |considerable effort
テーマ
daily life |work |emotions |core_vocabulary |health
例文
  • It took a lot of effort to finish the project on time.
  • She made an effort to speak more clearly.
  • Climbing the hill required considerable effort.
  • He wasted his effort on a plan that didn’t work.
  • With some extra effort, we can meet the deadline.
学習者向け例文
  • It takes effort to learn a new language.
  • She made an effort to smile.
  • He put in a lot of effort at work.
  • Running up the stairs is hard effort.
  • We need more effort to win the game.
名詞 B1 entity
2

an attempt to achieve something

Something you do when you try to get a result, often when it is not easy.

用法パターン: an effort to [do something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse 'effort' when 'try' or 'attempt' is more natural in casual speech.
類義語
endeavor (More formal; often used for serious or important attempts.)
対義語
neglect (Failure to make any attempt or try.)
コロケーション
joint effort |team effort |final effort |failed effort
テーマ
daily life |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Their latest effort to reduce costs was successful.
  • He made one last effort to win her back.
  • The team's joint effort led to victory.
  • Despite their efforts, they couldn't solve the problem.
学習者向け例文
  • We made an effort to clean the park.
  • His effort to fix the car failed.
  • The team won because of their strong effort.
  • She gave her best effort in the race.
文法
辞書形
effort
IPA
GB/ˈɛfɚt/
US/ˈɛfɚt/
音節・強勢
ef - fort (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (ef)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: effort
  • Plural: effort, efforts
関連語
Forms
efforts noun
Negative and opposite forms
effortless adjective B2 effortlessly adverb
Advanced or less common
effortful adjective
表現

best efforts

1
/bˈɛst ˈɛfɚts/
fixed phrase

the most someone can try or do

The most you can try or do.

例文
  • Despite our best efforts, we lost the game.
  • She gave her best efforts to complete the project.

in an effort to

1
/ˈɪn ən ˈɛfɚt tə/
fixed phrase

with the aim of trying to do something

Used to show you are trying to reach a goal.

例文
  • In an effort to save money, they stopped eating out.
  • He spoke slowly in an effort to be understood.

make an effort

1
/mˈeɪk ən ˈɛfɚt/
fixed phrase

try hard to do something

To try hard to do something.

例文
  • You should make an effort to exercise regularly.
  • He made an effort to arrive on time despite the traffic.

make an effort

3
/mˈeɪk ən ˈɛfɚt/
fixed phrase

try hard

to try hard

例文
  • She made an effort to be friendly to everyone.
  • You need to make an effort if you want to improve.
  • He made a real effort to arrive on time.

spare no effort

1
/spˈɛɹ nˈoʊ ˈɛfɚt/
idiom

do everything you can

To work very hard and do everything you can to reach a goal.

例文
  • The rescue team spared no effort in searching for survivors.
  • The team spared no effort to finish the project on time.
  • She spared no effort in preparing for the exam.
  • Authorities spared no effort to find the missing child.

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