So some of the ambitions of the more leftwing parties to change and reform Germany's tax system basically came to nought.

因此，左翼政党改变和改革德国税收制度的野心基本上化为乌有了。

I understand there's been voices raised against it in the Society of late, but I cannot but think their counsel will come to nought.

我知道协会最近有人反对它， 但我不能不认为他们的建议会落空。