effort
gb/ˈɛfɚt/ us/ˈɛfɚt/
A2
Inglês
~ 800
erőfeszítés, próbálkozás, kísérlet
NOME
A2
1
erőfeszítés
B1
Padrão de uso:
make an effort to [do something]
It took a lot of effort to finish the project on time.
Sok erőfeszítésbe került határidőre befejezni a projektet.
She made an effort to speak more clearly.
Erőfeszítést tett, hogy érthetőbben beszéljen.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
It takes effort to learn a new language.
Egy új nyelv megtanulása erőfeszítést igényel.
She made an effort to smile.
Erőfeszítést tett, hogy elmosolyodjon.
He put in a lot of effort at work.
Running up the stairs is hard effort.
We need more effort to win the game.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'effort' with 'attempt'. 'Effort' refers to the energy used, while 'attempt' refers to the act of trying, regardless of energy spent.
Significado
use of energy to achieve something
Colocações
make an effort
|put in effort
|require effort
|waste effort
|considerable effort
Sinónimos
exertion (More formal; often refers specifically to physical strain.)
|
attempt (Focuses more on the act of trying rather than the energy used.)
Antónimos
idleness (The state of not using energy or making any attempt.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|health
Definição
When you try hard and use your body or mind to do something.
The use of physical or mental energy to accomplish a task or goal.
NOME
B1
2
próbálkozás
B1
kísérlet
B1
Padrão de uso:
an effort to [do something]
Their latest effort to reduce costs was successful.
Sikeres volt a legutóbbi próbálkozásuk a költségek csökkentésére.
He made one last effort to win her back.
Tett még egy utolsó próbálkozást, hogy visszahódítsa.
The team's joint effort led to victory.
Despite their efforts, they couldn't solve the problem.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We made an effort to clean the park.
Megpróbáltuk kitakarítani a parkot.
His effort to fix the car failed.
Az autó megjavítására tett próbálkozása kudarcot vallott.
The team won because of their strong effort.
She gave her best effort in the race.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse 'effort' when 'try' or 'attempt' is more natural in casual speech.
Significado
an attempt to achieve something
Colocações
joint effort
|team effort
|final effort
|failed effort
Sinónimos
endeavor (More formal; often used for serious or important attempts.)
Antónimos
neglect (Failure to make any attempt or try.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Something you do when you try to get a result, often when it is not easy.
An act of trying to do something, especially when it is difficult.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
effort
IPA
GB/ˈɛfɚt/
US/ˈɛfɚt/
Sílabas e acento
ef - fort (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ef)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: effort
- Plural: effort, efforts
Família de palavras
Forms
efforts
noun
Negative and opposite forms
effortless
adjective B2
effortlessly
adverb
Advanced or less common
effortful
adjective
Expressões
best efforts
1/bˈɛst ˈɛfɚts/
fixed phrase
the most someone can try or do
The most you can try or do.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I am making an effort to speak English every day.
- He made an effort to help his team.
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.
Exemplos
- 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.