endeavour在美式英语中写作endeavor。

用作不及物动词
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Although he failed in the exam, he was not so sad because he had endeavoured.虽然他考试没及格，但他并不太伤心，因为他已尽力了。
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He endeavoured to climb the mountain.他尽力爬这座山。
Hearing this news, he endeavoured to control his emotions.听到这个消息，他竭力控制住自己的感情。

endeavour, attempt, try
参见attempt条。

He is earnest in his endeavours.他热心努力。
Shop assistants should do their best endeavours to give the customers satisfaction.店员应该尽力使顾客满意。

endeavour(s), bid, effort(s), exertion(s), pain(s)
参见effort条。