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vainBrE /veɪn/NAmE /veɪn/ adjectivethat does not produce the result you want 徒劳的；枉然的；无结果的 SYN useless ◆She closed her eyes tightly in a vain attempt to hold back the tears. 她紧闭双眼，却无法忍住眼泪。◆I knocked loudly in the vain hope that someone might answer. 我敲门敲得很响，希望有人应声，却是徒然。(disapproving) too proud of your own appearance, abilities or achievements 自负的；自视过高的 SYN conceited ◆She's too vain to wear glasses. 她太爱虚荣，不肯戴眼镜。 ➡ see also vanity (1)  ●in ˈvainwithout success 枉费心机；徒劳无益；白费力气◆They tried in vain to persuade her to go. 他们极力劝说她去，但枉费了一番口舌。◆All our efforts were in vain. 我们的所有努力都付诸东流了。●take sb's name in ˈvainto show a lack of respect when using sb's name 滥用…的名义；亵渎…的名字◆(humorous) Have you been taking my name in vain again? 你又在对我说三道四了吧？ |