Day 865 
--- Proverbs ---
※ 原句 ※
The back door robs the house.
家贼难防。
--- Oxford dictionary ---attempt at sth / at doing sth
The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise.
这对夫妇试图和解但未成功。
②attempt (on sb / sb’s life)
an act of trying to kill sb
杀人企图
Someone has made an attempt onthe President’s life.
有人企图刺杀总统。
③attempt (on sth)
an effort to do better than sth, such as a very good performance in sport
（为超越某事物的）尝试，努力
his attempt on the world land speed record
他为创造陆上速度世界纪录所作的尝试
v. to make an effort or try to do sth, especially sth difficult
努力；尝试；试图
attempt to do sth
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
我将努力回答你的全部问题。
Do not attempt to repair this yourself.
不要试图自己修理这个东西。
