to no avail , to little avail
If you do something to no avail or to little avail, what you do fails to achieve what you want.
His efforts were to no avail.
他的努力是徒劳的。
avails , availing , availed
If you avail yourself of an offer or an opportunity, you accept the offer or make use of the opportunity.
Guests should feel at liberty to avail themselves of your facilities.
客人们应可以随意使用你们的设施。