avail
US /əˈveɪl/
UK /əˈveɪl/
动词
有益于, 帮助
to help or benefit
示例:
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His efforts did not avail him in the end.
他的努力最终没有帮助他。
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Nothing would avail to save her.
没有什么能帮助她得救。
名词
效用, 利益
use or benefit
示例:
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His pleas were of no avail.
他的恳求毫无用处。
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We tried to persuade him, but to no avail.
我们试图说服他,但毫无用处。