He stopped at the door, waiting in vain for her to acknowledge his presence...
他在门口停住,徒然地等待她和自己打招呼。
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The drafting committee worked through the night in a vain attempt to finish on schedule...
起草委员会为按计划完成草案已通宵加班,但结果仍是徒劳。
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Taking only a less cash with IT, IT wanders about the Midearth moors, vainly seeking employment.
她身上仅带了少许的钱,在英格兰中部荒原上四处漂泊找任务, 然而却是徒劳.
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He shouted after them, vainly trying to attract their attention.
他在他们的后面高喊,想引起他们的注意,却是徒劳。
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Andersen saw himself as the ugly duckling, teased and unwanted by everyone.
安徒生觉得他自己是一只被人嘲弄,并且没有人喜欢的鸭子.
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Apparently he had been unfortunate enough to fall victim to a gang of thugs...
他显然不幸落入了一群歹徒之手。
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