rack one's brains in vain
枉───In vain;费───fee
We searched in vain for the missing child.───我们到处寻找那孩子,但没有找到.
My efforts were not in vain.───我的气力没有白费.
It became obvious that all her complaints were in vain.───很明显她所有的抱怨都是白费口舌。
Possibly I torture myself in vain?───说不定我是在白白地折磨自己 吧 ?
They attempted in vain to modernise these antiquated industries.───他们企图使这些陈旧的工业现代化,结果劳而无功.
We tried in vain to make him change his mind.───我们试图使他改变主意,结果是白费心机.
If they feel that their action has been in vain, they feel boredom or frustration.───如果他们感到动作无效, 会感到无聊和失望.
I tried in vain to dispel her misgivings.───我试图消除她的疑虑,但没有成功.
I tried in vain to dispel her misgivings.