- 1. He hunted vainly through his pockets for a piece of paper.
- 他翻遍口袋想找一张纸，结果没找到。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The criminals vainly sought concealment from the searchlight.
- 罪犯们徒劳地躲闪着探照灯光。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. He shouted after them, vainly trying to attract their attention.
- 他在他们的后面高喊，想引起他们的注意，却是徒劳。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. The team captain vainly tried to rally his troops.
- 队长试图振作部队的士气,但没有成功.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. He vainly hope to travel round the world on foot.
- 他梦想步行周游世界.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
