新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

futile

英  [ˈfjuːtaɪl]
    
美  [-təl]

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(常因无成功的可能而)无谓的 , 无用的

    If you say that something is futile, you mean there is no point in doing it, usually because it has no chance of succeeding.

    近义词

    pointless

    双语例句

    例:

    He brought his arm up in a futile attempt to ward off the blow.

    他抬起胳膊徒劳地想要挡住这一拳。