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无济于事 (wú jì yú shì)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

It is of no help or use; futile.

Definition (中文解释)

济补益,帮助。对事情没有什么帮助或益处。比喻不解决问题。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·李宝嘉《官场现形记》第五十二回如今远水救不得近火,就是我们再帮点忙,至多再凑了几百银子,也无济于事。”

Example (造句示例)

He tried to fix the broken vase with glue, but it was 无济于事.