futility

名词

1. 1

   徒劳、无用、白费

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

   三次尝试失败后，他终于明白跟她争辩只是徒劳。

2. 2

   空虚、无意义正式

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

   这部小说探讨拥挤都市中现代生活的空虚。