avail

• 名词，指效用、益处或帮助，常用于短语 'to no avail'（徒劳无功）或 'of little avail'（几乎无用）。

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

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1. Use or benefitC1formal

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

   效用或益处

   • 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.

   同义词advantagebenefithelpprofitserviceusevalueworth

• 动词，意为有用、有价值或有益；帮助或带来好处。现代汉语中多用于书面语或较正式的表达。

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.

   有用；有益

   • 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.

   同义词aidassistbenefithelpprofitservework

   反义词harmhurtimpede

2. To make use ofC1formal

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

   利用

   • 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.

   同义词employexploituseutilize