incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
徒劳的,无益的;无意义的
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a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage 阻止歌迷们登上舞台的无效努力
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it is futile to allocate blame for this. 为这事分担责任是毫无意义的。
"mid 16th cent.: from Latin