futility

名詞

1. 1

   徒勞、無用、白費

   After three failed attempts, he finally realized the futility of arguing with her.

   三次嘗試失敗後，他終於明白跟她爭辯只是徒勞。

2. 2

   空虛、無意義正式

   The novel explores the futility of modern life in a crowded city.

   這部小說探討擁擠都市中現代生活的空虛。