-
English
-
Russian
-
English
-
Russian
Vainly
UK
/ˈveɪnli/
US
/ˈveɪnli/
Translation vainly into russian
vainly
Adverb
UK
/ˈveɪnli/
US
/ˈveɪnli/
He tried vainly to convince her to stay.
Он тщетно пытался убедить её остаться.
Definitions
vainly
Adverb
UK
/ˈveɪnli/
US
/ˈveɪnli/
In a way that produces no result; unsuccessfully.
She searched vainly for her lost keys in the dark room.
In a way that shows excessive pride or self-admiration.
He vainly admired his reflection in the mirror, oblivious to the world around him.
Idioms and phrases
search vainly
He searched vainly for his missing keys.
искать напрасно
Он напрасно искал свои пропавшие ключи.
attempt vainly
She attempted vainly to convince them to stay.
пытаться напрасно
Она пыталась напрасно убедить их остаться.
seek vainly
They sought vainly for a solution to the problem.
искать напрасно
Они напрасно искали решение проблемы.
struggle vainly
He struggled vainly against the strong current.
бороться напрасно
Он напрасно боролся против сильного течения.
cry vainly
She cried vainly for help in the deserted area.
кричать напрасно
Она напрасно кричала о помощи в безлюдном месте.