但是徒然 meaning in Chinese
all their attempts were in vain
Examples
- It was a strange, weird, interesting and yet futile battle of wits .
这是希奇、古怪、有趣、但是徒然的斗智。 - He tried to save his son from drowning , but in vain
他试图救他儿子免于溺死，但是徒然。
all their attempts were in vain