It was a successful 'attempt at' climbing Mount Everest. = It was a successful 'attempt on' Mount Everest.
In an 'attempt' [='effort'] to raise money, the school will begin charging admission to school concerts.
She failed her driving test on the first 'attempt' but she succeeded on her second 'attempt'.
(..) of lost children. "And I will strike down upon thee... "with great vengeance and furious anger... "those who attempt to poison... "and destroy My brothers. "And you will know My name is the Lord... "when I lay My vengeance upon thee." (..)1994 Pulp Fiction
(..) of lost children. "And I will strike down upon thee... "with great vengeance and furious anger... "those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. "And you will know My name is the Lord... "when I lay My vengeance upon thee!" (..)1994 Pulp Fiction