Vainly Meaning in English
word
ˈveɪnɫi
VAYN-lee
vˈeɪnli
VAYN-lee
释义
In a way that does not succeed or achieve the desired result; without success.
用法与细微差别
Usually used in formal or literary contexts. Commonly found in phrases like 'tried vainly' or 'called vainly'. Not the same as 'vain' (proud/ego). Often replaced by 'in vain' in modern usage.
Spanish: en vano - inútilmentePortuguese (BR): em vão - inutilmentePortuguese (PT): em vão - inutilmenteChinese (Simplified): 徒劳地 - 白费力气地Chinese (Traditional): 徒勞地 - 白費力氣地Hindi: व्यर्थ में - निष्फल रूप सेArabic: عبثًا - بلا جدوىBengali: অর্থহীনভাবে - বৃথা চেষ্টা করেRussian: тщетно - напрасноJapanese: むなしくVietnamese: vô ích - một cách vô vọngKorean: 헛되이 - 허사로Turkish: boşuna - nafileUrdu: بے سود - لاحاصل - رائیگاںIndonesian: sia-sia - dengan sia-sia
例句
She vainly searched for her lost keys.
basic
He vainly tried to open the locked door.
basic
The dog barked vainly at the passing cars.
basic
I vainly hoped she would call, but my phone stayed silent.
natural
They shouted vainly over the loud music, trying to be heard.
natural
He vainly tried to fix the broken computer before the deadline.
natural