vainly attempt; plot; scheme
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to vainly attempt; to plot wildly; to scheme (in vain)
derogatoryCarries a strong negative connotation implying arrogance, futility, or malicious intent. Often used for criminal, hostile, or unrealistic attempts.
Fěi匪
tú徒
wàng妄
tú图
táo逃
cuàn窜
。
The bandits attempted to flee in vain.
Dí敌
rén人
wàng妄
tú图
zhàn占
lǐng领
zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
。
The enemy vainly attempted to occupy this city.
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Bù不
yào要
wàng妄
tú图
yòng用
huǎng谎
yán言
yǎn掩
gài盖
zhēn真
xiàng相
。
Don't attempt to cover up the truth with lies.
Tā他
wàng妄
tú图
tōng通
guò过
zuò作
bì弊
tōng通
guò过
kǎo考
shì试
。
He vainly attempted to pass the exam through cheating.