新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

vainly

英  [ˈveɪnli]
    

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  • 1徒劳地

    双语例句

    例:

    He hunted vainly through his pockets for a piece of paper.

    他翻遍口袋想找一张纸,结果没找到。

    2徒然地

    双语例句

    例:

    He then set out for Virginia for what he vainly hoped would be a peaceful retirement.

    于是他出发前往弗吉尼亚,幻想能够平静地隐退。