英汉词典

effort 基本解释

• n. 努力；成就

effort 词态变化

effort 中文词源

ef-, 向外。-fort, 力量，词源同fort, fortify.

effort 英文词源

effort

effort: [15] Etymologically, effort is the ‘putting out’ or ‘showing’ of ‘force’. It comes ultimately from Vulgar Latin *exfortiāre, a compound verb formed from the prefix ex- ‘out’ and the adjective fortis ‘strong’. This passed into Old French as esforcier ‘force, exert’, from which was derived the noun esforz. English borrowed it in its later form effort.
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effort (n.)

late 15c., "laborious attempt, strenuous exertion," from Middle French effort, from Old French esforz "force, impetuosity, strength, power," verbal noun from esforcier "force out, exert oneself," from Vulgar Latin *exfortiare "to show strength" (source of Italian sforza), from Latin ex- "out" (see ex-) + Latin fortis "strong" (see fort).

Effort is only effort when it begins to hurt. [Ortega y Gasset, 1949]

Related: Efforts "voluntary exertion," also "result of exertion."

effort 英文释义

1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something;

"made an effort to cover all the reading material"

"wished him luck in his endeavor"

"she gave it a good try"

2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work;

"he got an A for effort"

"they managed only with great exertion"

3. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end;

"he supported populist campaigns"

"they worked in the cause of world peace"

"the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"

"the movement to end slavery"

"contributed to the war effort"

4. a notable achievement;

"he performed a great deed"

"the book was her finest effort"

effort 同义词解析

effort, trouble, pains, endeavour, struggle

这些名词均表示"努力"之意。

effort： 通常指完成某特定任务所需付出的或大或小的努力，可指一次的努力，也可指坚持不懈的努力。

trouble和pains均侧重在面临困难或阻力时所作的努力，但强调在努力时的细心和谨慎，相比之下，pains更适合表示尽力的努力。

pains：

endeavour： 指持久的，坚持不懈的，甚至是终身的努力，强调努力的认真与决心。

struggle： 指为克服困难或阻力所作的努力，也指因决心、意志或干劲而产生的极大努力。

effort 双语例句

1. McGregor's effort was enough to edge Johnson out of the top spot.

麦格雷戈奋力一搏，成功地将约翰逊从第一的位置上挤了下来。

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2. He was making a visible effort to control himself.

他明显是在努力控制自己的情绪。

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3. It is incumbent upon all of us to make an extra effort.

我们所有人都必须加倍努力。

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4. It can take time and effort to match buyers and sellers.

给买卖双方牵线可能需要一些时间和工夫。

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5. Even carrying the camcorder while hiking in the forest was an effort.

在森林中徒步旅行时，即便带的是便携式摄像机也非常费力。

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effort 实用场景例句

I'm afraid this essay is a poor effort.

很抱歉，这篇文章写得不好。

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the United Nations' peacekeeping effort

联合国的维和行动

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The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.

地方俱乐部正在尽一切努力来吸引更多的年轻人。

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We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time.

我们需要通力合作才能按时完成。

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I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts .

我花了几个小时来打扫房子，但费了这么大力气却看不到多少效果。

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With an effort of will he resisted the temptation.

他凭自己的意志顶住了这一诱惑。

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The project was a joint/group effort.

这项工程是共同 / 集体努力的结果。

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the Russian space effort

俄罗斯航天计划

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to make an effort

作出努力

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The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money.

公司为节省资金遣散了150名工作人员。

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I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort .

我当时并不很想出去，不过我很庆幸还是出去了。

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Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult) .

今天早上起床相当费力。

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a determined/real/special effort

坚决的 / 真正的 / 特别的努力

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(British English) With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing.

她好不容易才忍住了笑。

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You should put more effort into your work.

你应该更加努力地工作。

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A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.

为使这次活动成功费了很大的劲。

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It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort.

爬到顶上路程很长，虽然费力却很值得。

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He made no effort to hide his disappointment...

他毫不掩饰失望之情。

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Finding a cure requires considerable time and effort.

找到治疗的办法需要大量的时间和精力。

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She took a deep breath and sat up slowly and with great effort...

她深吸一口气，费力地慢慢坐起身来。

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With an effort she contained her irritation.

她努力强压住了怒火。

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...a famine relief effort in Angola.

在安哥拉进行的饥荒救济行动

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Even carrying the camcorder while hiking in the forest was an effort.

在森林中徒步旅行时，即便带的是便携式摄像机也非常费力。

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I don't get lonely now because I make the effort to see people.

我现在不觉得孤独了，因为我尝试着与人交往。

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It was only by a supreme effort of will and courage that he was able to pull himself together.

他全凭超凡的决心和勇气才使自己振作起来。

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Fortunately, the chore of leaf sweeping is well worth the effort.

幸运的是，干清扫落叶这个活儿是值得的。

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