adj. 无效的,无用的;没有出息的;琐碎的,无关紧要的;一场空;
💡 fut(pour)+ile(形容词后缀)→无用的;无效的
"They were killed, to the last man, in a futile attack."
因为进攻失败,他们全部被杀, 无一幸免.
近义:illogical, inane, inconsequential, inconsiderable, ineffective, insignificant
n. 工作,任务;作业;苦差事;
vt. 交给某人(任务);使过于劳累;
💡 十个(t)被要求(ask)完成的 任务{Mission Impossible不可能完成的任务}
"They had an awesome task ahead."
他们就要有十分艰巨的任务。
近义:housework, job, assignment, mission, occupation, office
反义:idleness, inactivity, recreation, solace, unemployment