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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

endeavour
  1. 1. noun [US] [frm] [c] (attempt) 尝试
  2. 2. noun [u] (effort) 努力
  3. 3. vi. to endeavour to do sth 尝试做某事

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

endeavour
  1. 1. verb 尽力,指竭尽全力
  2. 2. noun 尽力,指为达到目标而所做的尝试

Collins English-English Dictionary

endeavour [ɪn'dεvə]
  1. 1. vb to try (to do something)
  2. 2. n an effort to do or attain something
  3. 3. n [Etymology] C14: endeveren, from en-1 + -deveren from dever duty, from Old French deveir; see devoirs

Examples

supreme endeavour
非惟天时,抑亦人谋也。
It's not only a matter of Heaven-sent occasions but also a matter of human endeavour.
在各条战线上
on every front of endeavour; on all fronts
我们应该以那些劳动模范为榜样,认真钻研业务,提高工作水平。
We should follow the good example of those model workers, endeavour to gain professional proficiency, and increase work capability.

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