effort
gb/ˈɛfɚt/ us/ˈɛfɚt/
A2
Англійська
~ 800
erőfeszítés, próbálkozás, kísérlet
ІМЕННИК
A2
1
erőfeszítés
B1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'effort' with 'attempt'. 'Effort' refers to the energy used, while 'attempt' refers to the act of trying, regardless of energy spent.
Значення
use of energy to achieve something
Словосполучення
make an effort
|put in effort
|require effort
|waste effort
|considerable effort
Синоніми
exertion (More formal; often refers specifically to physical strain.)
|
attempt (Focuses more on the act of trying rather than the energy used.)
Антоніми
idleness (The state of not using energy or making any attempt.)
Теми
daily life
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|health
Визначення
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.
ІМЕННИК
B1
2
próbálkozás
B1
kísérlet
B1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse 'effort' when 'try' or 'attempt' is more natural in casual speech.
Значення
an attempt to achieve something
Словосполучення
joint effort
|team effort
|final effort
|failed effort
Синоніми
endeavor (More formal; often used for serious or important attempts.)
Антоніми
neglect (Failure to make any attempt or try.)
Теми
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
effort
IPA
GB/ˈɛfɚt/
US/ˈɛfɚt/
Склади й наголос
ef - fort (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (ef)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: effort
- Plural: effort, efforts
Споріднені слова
Forms
efforts
noun
Negative and opposite forms
effortless
adjective B2
effortlessly
adverb
Advanced or less common
effortful
adjective
Вирази
best efforts
1/bˈɛst ˈɛfɚts/
fixed phrase
the most someone can try or do
The most you can try or do.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.