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Expressing "attempt" with 企图 (qǐtú)
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暗杀/犯罪 + 企图
Explanation
The word 企图 (qǐtú) means "attempt" or "to attempt," often with a negative connotation implying a scheme or plot. Unlike the neutral 尝试, 企图 suggests the intention behind the attempt may be harmful or undesirable. For example, 暗杀企图 means "assassination attempt."
Examples
警方粉碎了恐怖分子的袭击企图。
Jǐngfāng fěnsuì le kǒngbù fènzǐ de xíjī qìtú.
The police foiled the terrorists' attack attempt.
他企图逃跑，但被当场抓住了。
Tā qìtú táopǎo, dàn bèi dāngchǎng zhuā zhù le.
He attempted to escape but was caught on the spot.
这次暗杀企图最终以失败告终。
Zhè cì ànshā qìtú zuìzhōng yǐ shībài gàozhōng.
This assassination attempt ultimately ended in failure.