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单词

vainly

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ˈveɪnli
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释义

adv. 徒劳地;无益地;枉然地

例句

He shouted after them, vainly trying to attract their attention.
他在他们的后面高喊,想引起他们的注意,却是徒劳。
He hunted vainly through his pockets for a piece of paper.
他徒劳地摸索着自己的口袋想找到一张纸。
The criminals vainly sought concealment from the searchlight.
罪犯们试图躲开探照灯光,纯属徒劳。

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