vainly
US /ˈveɪn.li/
UK /ˈveɪn.li/
副詞
1.
徒勞地, 白費力氣地
without success; uselessly
範例:
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He tried vainly to open the locked door.
他徒勞地試圖打開那扇鎖著的門。
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They searched vainly for the lost treasure.
他們徒勞地尋找失落的寶藏。
2.
自負地, 虛榮地
with excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; conceitedly
範例:
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She gazed vainly at her reflection in the mirror.
她自負地凝視著鏡中的自己。
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He spoke vainly of his past accomplishments.
他自負地談論著自己過去的成就。