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vain AHD[vān] D.J.[veɪn]K.K.[ven]adj.（形容词）vain.er, vain.est - Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless:没有结果的：没有达到预期目的的；无结果的：a vain attempt.没有结果的尝试
- Lacking substance or worth:无价值的：vain talk.没有价值的谈语
- Excessively proud of one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited.自负的：对自己的外表或成就表现不适当的或过分的骄傲；自高自大的
- Archaic Foolish.【古语】 傻的，愚蠢的
in vain - To no avail; without success:徒劳：毫无收益的；未成功：Our labor was in vain.我们的劳动是白费力气
- In an irreverent or disrespectful manner:抱以轻漫不敬的态度：took the name of the Lord in vain.妄称上帝之名
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin vānus [empty] * see eu- 2源自 拉丁语 vānus [空的] * 参见 eu- 2
vainʹly adv.（副词）vainʹness n.（名词）vain, empty, hollow, idle, nugatory, otiose- The central meaning shared by these adjectives is "lacking value or substance": 这些形容词所共有的含意是“没有价值没有本旨的”： vain regrets;毫无意义的悔恨；empty pleasures;空洞的快乐；hollow threats;无用的恐吓；idle dreams;空想；nugatory commentaries;空洞的评论；an otiose belief in alchemy. See also Synonyms at futile 对炼金术无用的信仰 参见同义词 futile
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