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. (常因无成功的可能而) 无谓的
He brought his arm up in a futile attempt to ward off the blow. 他出于挡住这一击的无谓企图抬起了他的胳膊。
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futile /ˈfjuːtaɪl/
剑桥词典
- (of actions ) having no effect or achieving nothing
(行动)无作用的;无效的;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 . 往该地区运送物资的努力失败了,因为军方不允许救援物资护送队进城。
It's completely futile try ing to reason with him - he just won't listen . 跟他讲道理一点用都没有——他就是不听。
All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile. 我想让她快活起来,但所有的努力都白费了。 返回 futile