ineffectual
UK/.ini'fektʃuәl/US
GREA2
Definitions
adj.
Failing to produce the desired effect; lacking power or decisiveness.
无效的；软弱无力的；无能的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinnot, opposite of
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effectstem
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ualrelating to, having the nature of
=ineffectual
Common Collocations
- 1.ineffectual efforts徒劳的努力
- 2.ineffectual leader软弱无力的领导者
Example Sentences
- 1.
His ineffectual attempts to help only made things worse.