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He essayed to speak but was told to be quiet .

他试图发言，但主席让他不要讲话。

We essayed to complete the task by noon .

我们设法中午之前完成此项任务。

And when he was come into jerusalem , he essayed to join himself to the disciples ; and they all were afraid of him , not believing that he was a disciple .

扫禄来到耶路撒冷，设法与门徒们交结；众人都怕他，不信他是门徒。

Mrs corney twice essayed to speak , and twice failed .

考尔尼太太两次试图启齿，两次都没有成功。

The thief essayed to escape but failed .

那贼试图跑掉但失败了。