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"