futile /ˈfjuːtl̟/ /ˈfjuːˌtajəl/ adjective /ˈfjuːtl̟/ /ˈfjuːˌtajəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of FUTILE
[more futile; most futile]
: having no result or effect : pointless or useless徒劳的；无益的；无意义的 -
All our efforts proved futile.我们所有的努力都证明是徒劳无果的。
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a futile and foolish gesture愚蠢无意义的手势
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They made a futile [=vain] attempt to control the flooding.他们试图控制洪水，但是没能成功。
— futility
/fjuˈtɪləti/ noun [noncount] -
His speech focused on the futility of violence.他演讲的重点是暴力毫无意义。
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They demonstrated the futility of the plan.他们证明了这个计划毫无意义。
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an exercise in futility徒劳的练习