Efforts were continually made to bring the dictionary up to date.一再作出努力,使词典不断更新。The riots lent impetus to attempts to improve conditions for prisoners.骚乱推动当局作出努力改善囚犯服刑条件。We must make a real effort to ensure greater coordination between the different groups.我们必须认真作出努力以确保不同团体之间的更紧密配合。