try to do和try doing的意思？

try to do sth.现在多译为：设法做某事，努力/尽力做某事
They tried to solve the problem.他们设法解决这个问题。
Try to go there on time.尽量按时去那儿。（尽力去做某事）
try doing sth. 试着做某事
I tried writing what I had seen in Beijing.
我试着把在北京看到的情况写下来。
Try going there on foot.试着步行去那儿。
我还看到这种说法：
He tried to climb the tall tree.他试着要爬那棵高大的树。（还没爬）
He tried climbing the tall tree.他试着爬上那棵高大的树。（已经爬了）