essay

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɛˈseɪ/

Verb

dated transitive intransitive

(dated, transitive) To try. / (intransitive) To move forth, as into battle.

Japanese Meaning

試みる / 前進する（戦闘に突入する、といった意味）

They essay a bold strategy to revive the failing business.

彼らは失敗しかけている事業を再生するために大胆な戦略を試みる。

Sense（1）

(dated, transitive) To try.

He retraced his steps to the front gate, which he essayed to open.

Sense（2）

(intransitive) To move forth, as into battle.

essays

（ present singular third-person ）

essaying

（ participle present ）

essayed

（ participle past ）

essayed

（ past ）