pointless
/ˈpɔɪntləs/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3443 in the learning path
无意义的；徒劳的
Definitions
adj. Having no useful purpose or chance of achieving anything.
无意义的；徒劳的
Example
It is pointless to water plants during heavy rain.
下大雨时给植物浇水是徒劳的。
Some students consider examinations pointless when they test memorisation rather than practical understanding of a subject.
当考试考查的是记忆而非对学科的实际理解时，一些学生认为考试毫无意义。
Collocations
- a pointless exercise
- pointless arguments
- seem pointless
Word family
- point (n.)
- pointlessly (adv.)
- pointlessness (n.)
Synonyms
- futile
- useless
Antonyms
- worthwhile
- meaningful
Usage tip
常用 it is pointless to do，表示做某事徒劳。
FAQ
- What does pointless mean?
- Having no useful purpose or chance of achieving anything.
- How is pointless pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɔɪntləs/, US /ˈpɔɪntləs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
