ineffectively
UK/ɪnɪ'fektɪvlɪ/US/ˌɪnɪ'fektɪvlɪ/
A2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that fails to produce the intended result
无效地，不起作用地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
ef-out of, from
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
+
-lytending to, having the nature of
=ineffectively
in- (not) + effective (ef- 'out' + fect 'made/done' = bringing the result out) + -ly. ineffectively = without bringing about the result.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The committee dealt with the crisis ineffectively.
- 2.
Money was spent ineffectively on the campaign.