外研版高中英语选修7《Module 4 Music Born in America》之五.pptVIP

vain adj.自负的，炫耀的 She is vain about her beautiful blue eyes. 她对自己那一双漂亮的蓝眼睛颇为自负。 in vain徒劳；白辛苦 He tried to save his son from drowning，but in vain. 他试图救他儿子免于溺死，但是徒劳。 We tried in vain to persuade him to change his mind. 我们试图说服他改变主意，但没有成功。 We tried in vain to swim across the lake. 我们试图游到湖对岸，但是没有成功。 We shouldn’t pass our life in vain.我们不应虚度一生。 5.(2008年山东潍坊高三质检3月)The police have searched for the missing gunman for the three months，but________. A．in vain B．at large C．beyond question D．against their will 【解析】　句意为：警察找那个失踪的持枪者已经三个月了，但是没有