efforts，efforts用法及固定搭配

Efforts and Efforts Usage and Fixed Expressions

1. Effort Overview

1.1 Effort Definition

Effort is a countable noun, with the plural form being efforts, mainly used to express the meanings of "energy

endeavor

attempt

result of effort". Common collocations include: spare no effort to do sth, make an effort to...2. Effort Usage

2.1 Effort in Sentences

Effort is used to indicate "making an effort"

in conjunction with efforts, it signifies "making multiple efforts"

with every effort, it conveys the idea of "each effort made".

2.2 Key Collocations

Effort is often paired with phrases such as "spare no effort to do sth" (to exert all possible effort in doing something), "make an effort to..." (to try hard to achieve something), and "spare no effort" (to exert all efforts). Below are detailed explanations of effort usage and collocations.

2.3 Making an Effort

Effort is used to refer to "efforts made in an attempt to achieve something or complete a task, as well as the actions taken to accomplish a goal or task". Common expressions include: make/put in an effort (to do something to the best of one's ability), give it one's best effort (to do one's best), take the trouble/effort to...

3. Effort Fixed Expressions

3.1 Appreciating Efforts

Fixed expressions with effort include "appreciate sb's effort" (to show gratitude for someone's hard work) and "attempt efforts" (to make attempts). Additionally, terms like "continue one's effort"...

3.2 Effort in Vain

One of the key fixed expressions is "effort in vain", which denotes "futile efforts". For example, "Despite his efforts, his attempt to persuade her was in vain." This collocation emphasizes the notion of exerting effort without achieving the desired outcome.

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