ineffectively
ineffectively — 副詞
1. without producing the intended effect or achieving the desired result; done so t
無效地
未能達到預期效果地
without producing the intended effect or achieving the desired result; done so that the hoped-for outcome does not happen.
Nadia tried ineffectively to open the jar, her hands slipping on the lid.
Nadia 嘗試打開罐子但沒成功，她的雙手在蓋子上一直打滑。
modifies the verb 'tried' to show the attempt failed
The old fan cooled the room ineffectively, so Yuki bought a new air conditioner.
那台舊電扇冷卻房間的效果很差，所以 Yuki 買了一台新冷氣。
The government spent billions ineffectively, with little improvement to public services.
政府花費數十億卻成效不彰，公共服務幾乎沒有改善。
Omar argued ineffectively against the new policy, since no one supported his view.
Omar 無力地反駁這項新政策，因為沒有人支持他的看法。
The medicine was stored too long and worked ineffectively when Hari finally took it.
那藥存放太久，Hari 服用時已經沒有什麼效果了。
- unsuccessfully
more general; can apply to any failed attempt
- poorly
focuses on low quality rather than failed outcome
- feebly
suggests lack of strength or force
- effectively
the direct opposite; achieving the intended result
- successfully
achieving a desired aim
文法句型
modifies a verb to show lack of success
用法筆記
Ineffectively is the adverb form of ineffective. It is often used with verbs of trying, spending, or treating where the intended result falls short.
常見錯誤
ineffectively — 形容詞
- ineffectivelypositive
- more ineffectivelycomparative
- most ineffectivelysuperlative
1. not producing the intended effect or result; having no real use or benefit in a
無效的
無法產生預期效果的
not producing the intended effect or result; having no real use or benefit in a given situation.
The vaccine proved ineffective against the new strain of the virus.
這種疫苗對新型病毒株無效。
pattern: ineffective against [something]
Zola found the security camera ineffective at night because it lacked night vision.
Zola 發現那台監視器在晚上沒有用，因為它缺乏夜視功能。
The old security system was completely ineffective at stopping the burglars.
那套舊保全系統完全無法阻止竊賊入侵。
Abigail's attempts to learn guitar were ineffective because she never practised regularly.
Abigail 一直學不好吉他，因為她從不固定練習。
Repeated warnings about smoking proved ineffective for most teenagers in the study.
研究顯示，對多數青少年來說，反覆的吸菸警告起不了作用。
文法句型
ineffective + at + noun/gerund
ineffective + against + noun
用法筆記
This sense describes things, methods, or actions that do not work as intended. It is commonly used with prove, be, or become.
常見錯誤
2. lacking the necessary ability, skill, or capacity to perform a task or role prop
無能；不勝任
缺乏必要能力或技巧的
lacking the necessary ability, skill, or capacity to perform a task or role properly.
The committee realised their new leader was completely ineffective at managing the budget.
委員會發現他們的新領導人完全沒有管理預算的能力。
pattern: ineffective at [gerund] — describing a person's lack of skill
Gabriela found the old vacuum cleaner ineffective on the thick wool carpet.
Gabriela 發現那台舊吸塵器對厚羊毛地毯沒有辦法。
pattern: ineffective on [object]
The training programme was ineffective in preparing staff for the new software system.
這項培訓計畫未能有效幫助員工準備好使用新的軟體系統。
Asher was widely seen as an ineffective manager who could not motivate his team.
Asher 被普遍認為是一位能力不足的經理，無法激勵團隊。
- incompetent
stronger criticism; suggests a clear lack of necessary skills
- incapable
focuses on lack of natural ability rather than training
- unqualified
suggests lacking the required credentials or experience
文法句型
ineffective + as + noun
ineffective + at + noun/gerund
用法筆記
While sense 1 focuses on the outcome (no result), this sense focuses on the person or thing's lack of ability. When describing a person, it carries a critical tone.