1. to make a weak or feeble effort to do something; to try without much strength, conviction, or determination
He feebly attempted to lift the heavy box but gave up immediately.
Ele tentou fracamente levantar a caixa pesada, mas desistiu imediatamente.
2. to make an ineffectual or unsuccessful try at something
The athlete feebly attempted to complete the final lap despite her exhaustion.
A atleta tentou fracamente completar a última volta apesar de seu esgotamento.