earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"何かをしよう、または達成しようとするまじめで良心的な行動試み
例:made an effort to cover all the reading material すべての読書資材を対象とする努力をする
a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"めざましい業績業績
use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"身体的あるいは精神的なエネルギーの使用骨折り
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"ある考えを推し進める、またはある目的に向かっていこうとする一連の活動運動