今天我们要学的词是in an effort to。 In an effort to, 意思是为某种结果而做的努力。

南北苏丹就石油分配问题僵持不下。 "Presidents from the two countries will meet in Ethiopia's capital this week in an effort to resolve the dispute," 两国总统本周将在埃塞俄比亚首都会面，试图解决这一分歧。经济衰退期间， "Some companies laid off mid-level and senior managers in an effort to reduce overhead expenses," 一些公司解雇中高级经理，努力降低经费开支。 "US top military officers held talks with Israeli leaders in an effort to coordinate responses to Iran's nuclear program," 美国军方高级将领与以色列领导人举行会谈，试图对伊朗的核项目协调回应。好的，今天我们学习的词是in an effort to...