企图

企图

"企图" means "attempt" or "try (often with a negative connotation)."

企图 is used here to indicate the subject's intention or effort to carry out a specific action, with an often negative connotation regarding the possible failure or wrongful intent of the attempt.

他企图逃跑，但发现门已经锁住了。

He attempted to escape but realized the door was locked.

In this sentence, 企图 is used as a noun to represent the act of attempting, with an implication of intentional effort, frequently paired with actions that are controversial or risky.

他们的企图颠覆政府未能成功。

Their attempt to overthrow the government was unsuccessful.

企图 here conveys an intentional action, providing a context of efforts or attempts to achieve an aim, typically involving deceptive or illicit activities.

那名罪犯的企图行骗被警方识破了。

The criminal's attempt to commit fraud was exposed by the police.