He didn't pass the exam, but it was a good attempt.

他虽然没有通过考试，但他做了很大的努力。

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He failed to set a new record, but it was a good attempt.

他虽然没有创出新的记录，但他做了很大的努力。

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CIP is a good attempt in the field of international book publishing and cataloguing.

图书在版编目是国际图书出版和编目领域的一个有益的尝试。

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Councilwoman Gale Brewer, a Manhattan Democrat who sponsored the bill, called the study a "good attempt" to quantify the impact of the bill.

WSJ: Study of New York City Proposal to Mandate Sick Leave Sparks Debate

It was a good attempt at damage control to remove the link from the website, but it's deplorable that it was published in the first place.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Taxpayers may request an extension if they can demonstrate a good faith attempt to comply by August 31st.

FORBES: IRS Amnesty: What's Required By 8/31/11?