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Chinese
wàngtú
Meaning: to vainly attempt; to try presumptuously
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

他妄圖用謊言掩蓋錯誤,卻被同事揭穿。
他妄图用谎言掩盖错误,却被同事揭穿。
He tried to cover up his mistake with lies, but his colleagues exposed him.

Usage Notes

This verb often suggests that the attempt is unrealistic, overambitious, or doomed to fail, so it is stronger than a neutral word for trying.

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