My first attempt at a chocolate cake tasted horrible.
我首次试做的巧克力蛋糕难吃极了。
Before they fled the country, the enemy vainly attempted to destroy all the factories.
敌人在逃往国外前，妄图把所有工厂都毁掉。
He didn't pass the exam, but it was a good attempt.
他虽然没有通过考试，但他做了很大的努力。
