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Meaning of 枉费

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枉 wǎng 费 fèi (Trad.: 枉費)
to waste (one's breath, one's energy etc); to try in vain
Example Sentences
1
我发誓要不枉费每一刻钟
……
I vow to live fully in each moment ...
2
我为你们害怕
。
惟恐我在你们身上是枉费了工夫
。
I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
3
我想要吸引他的注意
,
但枉费心机
。
I tried to attract his attention, but failed.
4
我主意已定
,
你不要枉费口舌劝我啦
。
I have made up my mind. Don't waste your breath trying to persuade me.
5
“
我枉自活着
,
”
她说
,
“
而我又枉费心思
。
'In vain, ' quoth she, 'I live, and seek in vain.