vainly
/BrE ˈveɪnli 
, AmE ˈveɪnli /
adverb
1 (conceitedly) 自负地;
to admire oneself vainly in the mirror 对着镜子自我欣赏
2 (futilely) 徒劳地 ‹struggle, wait›;
to shout vainly 白费力气大喊大叫
vainly
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