futile
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If you say that something is futile, you mean there is no point in doing it, usually because it has no chance of succeeding. (常因無成功的可能而) 無謂的
He brought his arm up in a futile attempt to ward off the blow. 他出於擋住這一擊的無謂企圖擡起了他的胳膊。
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futile /ˈfjuːtaɪl/
剑桥词典
- (of actions ) having no effect or achieving nothing
(行動)無作用的;無傚的;不成功的
Attempts to get supplies to the region are futile because troops will not allow the aid convoy to enter the city . 往該地區運送物資的努力失敗了,因爲軍方不允許救援物資護送隊進城。
It's completely futile try ing to reason with him - he just won't listen . 跟他講道理一點用都沒有——他就是不聽。
All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile. 我想讓她快活起來,但所有的努力都白費了。 返回 futile