in vain

An expression meaning without success, result, or effect; used to describe an effort that yields no desired outcome.

ruВыражение, означающее без успеха, результата или эффекта; используется для описания усилия, которое не привело к желаемому исходу.esExpresión que significa sin éxito, resultado o efecto; se usa para describir un esfuerzo que no condujo al resultado deseado.frExpression signifiant sans succès, sans résultat ni effet ; utilisée pour décrire un effort qui n'a pas abouti à l'issue souhaitée.deOhne Erfolg, Ergebnis oder Wirkung; beschreibt eine Anstrengung, die nicht zum gewünschten Ziel geführt hat.ptExpressão que indica que algo foi feito sem sucesso, resultado ou efeito; descreve um esforço que não atingiu o objetivo desejado.zh表示没有成功、结果或效果；用于描述未达到预期结果的努力。arتعبير يعني دون نجاح أو نتيجة أو تأثير؛ يُستخدم لوصف جهد لم يؤدِّ إلى النتيجة المرجوة.

1. Without success or result B2 formal

   Achieving no result; uselessly or unsuccessfully.

   • He tried to fix the engine in vain.
   • She searched for her lost ring in vain.
   • All their efforts to save the company were in vain.

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2. Without proper respect B2 formal

   Used in the phrase 'take someone's name in vain', meaning to use a name disrespectfully.

   • He was accused of taking the Lord's name in vain.
   • She felt he took her name in vain when he lied about her.
   • Don't take my name in vain when you talk to others.

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