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futility

[英] [fju:ˈtɪlətɪ] [美] [fjuˈtɪlətɪ] 生词本

n.

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1. N-UNCOUNT 无益;无用;徒劳;白费 Futility is a total lack of purpose or usefulness. 
  • ...the injustice and futility of terrorism.

    恐怖主义的非正义性和枉费心机

Noun

1. uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

1. She could see the utter futility of trying to protest.
她明白抗议是完全无用的。

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