in an attempt to

例句：

1. 1.We are trying to finish the project before the deadline.
   我们正试图在截止日期前完成这个项目。
2. 2. The teacher was trying to explain the concept in a simple way.
   老师正试图以简单的方式解释这个概念。
3. 3.He tried to convince her to go with him.
   他试图说服她跟他一起去。