useless
/ˈjuːsləs/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2675 in the learning path
无用的；无效的
Definitions
adj. Not useful or unable to achieve the intended result
无用的；无效的
Example
This broken umbrella is useless in heavy rain.
这把坏伞在大雨中根本不管用。
Collecting environmental data is useless unless governments use the findings to guide effective policies.
收集环境数据毫无用处，除非政府利用研究结果来指导制定有效政策。
Collocations
- completely useless
- useless at
- render something useless
Word family
- use (v.)
- useful (adj.)
- uselessly (adv.)
- uselessness (n.)
Synonyms
- ineffective
- unhelpful
Antonyms
- useful
- effective
Usage tip
useless at后接名词或动名词，表示不擅长。
FAQ
- What does useless mean?
- Not useful or unable to achieve the intended result
- How is useless pronounced?
- UK /ˈjuːsləs/, US /ˈjuːsləs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
