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ineffectual

英[ɪnɪ'fektʃʊəl;-tjʊəl] 美[,ɪnɪ'fɛktʃuəl]
  • adj. 无效的,不起作用的;徒劳无益的
  • n. 无用的人;无一技之长者

英英释意


1. not sufficient to produce a desired result;
"an ineffectual effort to block the legislation"
2. not producing an intended effect;
"an ineffective teacher"
"ineffective legislation"
3. producing no result or effect;
"a futile effort"
"the therapy was ineffectual"
"an otiose undertaking"
"an unavailing attempt"
4. lacking in power or forcefulness;
"an ineffectual ruler"
"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"