In vain
枉絶───In vain
It was in vain that we tried to find his mother.───我们百般设法找他的母亲,但毫无结果.
They attempted in vain to modernise these antiquated industries.───他们企图使这些陈旧的工业现代化,结果劳而无功.
We tried in vain to make him change his mind.───我们试图使他改变主意,结果是白费心机.
My efforts were not in vain.───我的气力没有白费.
She searched in vain for her passport.───她翻找自己的护照,但没找着。
Possibly I torture myself in vain?───说不定我是在白白地折磨自己 吧 ?
I see I am speaking in vain to a hardened heart.───我明白了,对你这一副铁石心肠讲也是白费.
And only I who would wait and weep and wear out my heart in vain longing?───我只能哭泣着等待,把我的心折磨在空虚的伫望之中 吗 ?
I tried in vain to dispel her misgivings.