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vainly

/ˈveɪn.li/

翻译: 副词,表示“徒然地、白费力气地”,也可表示“自负地、虚荣地”,即带有过度的骄傲或自满。由形容词“虚荣的”派生而来,既用于字面意义也用于引申意义。

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adverb

/ˈveɪn.li/B2formal
  • zh副词,表示“徒然地、白费力气地”,也可表示“自负地、虚荣地”,即带有过度的骄傲或自满。由形容词“虚荣的”派生而来,既用于字面意义也用于引申意义。

An adverb meaning "in a vain manner" — either with excessive pride or conceit, or without success or result (futilely). It is derived from the adjective 'vain' and is used in both literal and figurative contexts.

  1. Without successB2formal

    In a way that fails to achieve the desired result; futilely.

    zh徒劳地

    • He tried vainly to open the locked door.
    • She searched vainly for her lost keys.
    • They argued vainly against the decision.

    同义词fruitlesslyfutilelyineffectuallyunsuccessfullyuselessly

    反义词effectivelyfruitfullyproductivelysuccessfully

  2. With excessive prideC1formal

    In a way that shows excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements.

    zh虚荣地

    • He vainly admired his reflection in the mirror.
    • She spoke vainly about her accomplishments.
    • The actor vainly expected everyone to recognize him.

    同义词arrogantlyconceitedlyhaughtilyostentatiouslypretentiously

词形
  • more vainly comparative form
  • most vainly superlative form
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