vain的意思

基本释义

• adj 虚荣的；自负的；徒劳的

  someone who is vain is too proud of their good looks, abilities, or position – used to show disapproval

例句

1. Men can be just as vain as women.

   男人有时会和女人一样虚荣。

2. The young mother died in a vain attempt to save her drowning son.

   那位年轻的母亲没能救起溺水的儿子，自己也淹死了。

短语

• in vain 徒然；无效
• vain glory 虚荣

近义词

同根词