Futile

Pronunciation:ˈfjuːtaɪl
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 无用的
  • 徒劳的
  • 不重要的

Definitions

adjective

Definition

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless or useless.

In ZH

无法产生任何有用结果的；毫无意义或无用的。

Examples

  • Trying to convince my cat to take a bath was a futile effort; she just stared at me like I was crazy.
  • The politician's promise to solve all our problems in a week was as futile as asking a goldfish for relationship advice.
  • After ten hours of online shopping, my search for the perfect pair of socks proved to be futile; I just ended up with another pair of slippers.

Cultural Notes

The term is often used in discussions about efforts that are seen as hopeless or unlikely to succeed. For example, in debates about climate change, some might argue that certain actions are futile if they don't lead to immediate results.