avail

• Существительное, обозначающее пользу, выгоду или преимущество, обычно используемое в выражениях 'to no avail' (безрезультатно) или 'of little avail' (малополезно).

A noun referring to use, benefit, or advantage, typically used in the phrase 'to no avail' or 'of little avail'.

uncountable

1. Use or benefitC1formal

   Use, benefit, or advantage, especially in the phrase 'to no avail' or 'of little avail'.

   Польза или выгода

   • He tried to fix the car, but to no avail.
   • She pleaded with him, but her words were of little avail.
   • All his efforts were of no avail against the storm.

   Synonymsadvantagebenefithelpprofitserviceusevalueworth

• Глагол, означающий быть полезным, ценным или выгодным; помогать или приносить пользу. Сейчас в основном устаревшее или формальное.

A verb meaning to be of use, value, or advantage; to help or benefit. Now largely archaic or formal.

1. To be of use or benefitC1formal

   To be helpful, useful, or advantageous to someone.

   Быть полезным

   • All his efforts did not avail him against the stronger opponent.
   • Crying will not avail you now; you must find a solution.
   • His knowledge of the language availed him greatly during his travels.

   Synonymsaidassistbenefithelpprofitservework

   Antonymsharmhurtimpede

2. To make use ofC1formal

   To take advantage of an opportunity or resource (usually used with 'oneself of').

   Воспользоваться

   • You should avail yourself of the free training courses offered by the company.
   • She availed herself of the chance to study abroad.
   • He availed himself of every opportunity to learn new skills.

   Synonymsemployexploituseutilize