effort
英 ['efət]
美['ɛfɚt]
	    - n. 努力;成就
 
英英释意
- 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"