ineffectively
ineffectively — 副詞
1. in a manner that fails to achieve the goal or outcome someone is aiming for, so
無效地
做事卻達不到想要的結果
in a manner that fails to achieve the goal or outcome someone is aiming for, so the action ends up making little or no real difference.
The new manager tried to lead the team, but she communicated her plans ineffectively at every meeting.
這位新任主管試圖帶領團隊，但她在每次會議上都無效地傳達她的計畫。
verb + ineffectively after a main clause
Ngozi's small umbrella worked ineffectively against the heavy storm that swept across the bus stop.
Ngozi 的小雨傘在橫掃公車站的暴雨中發揮得徒勞無效。
describing how a tool or object performs
The old heater hummed ineffectively in the corner while the office stayed cold all morning.
老舊的暖氣在角落徒勞地嗡嗡作響，辦公室整個早上仍然很冷。
Despite hours of practice, Dmitri argued his case ineffectively and the judges rejected his appeal.
儘管練習了好幾小時，Dmitri 仍無效地陳述他的論點，法官駁回了他的上訴。
The leaking pipe was patched ineffectively, so water dripped onto the kitchen floor again by evening.
漏水的水管被無效地修補，到了傍晚水又滴到廚房地板上。
- unsuccessfully
broader; focuses on failing to reach the goal, regardless of method
- poorly
more general; can describe quality, not only outcome
- inefficiently
focuses on wasted effort or resources, not just failed result
- effectively
in a way that produces the wanted result
- successfully
with a positive outcome
文法句型
verb + ineffectively
用法筆記
Frequently placed after a verb describing an attempt, action, or process. Often paired with a follow-up clause that shows the disappointing outcome.
常見錯誤
ineffectively — 形容詞
1. describing a treatment, plan, or action that does not bring about the change or
無效的
方法或行動帶不出想要的結果
describing a treatment, plan, or action that does not bring about the change or result it was meant to bring.
The cough syrup turned out to be ineffective, so Yusuf went back to the clinic the next day.
那瓶止咳糖漿後來證實是無效的，所以 Yusuf 隔天又回到診所。
be + ineffective for treatments and remedies
Last year's marketing campaign was ineffective and barely raised our sales above the previous quarter.
去年的行銷活動沒效果，業績幾乎沒比上一季提升多少。
ineffective + follow-up clause showing the weak result
Aoife found her old study method ineffective once the university exams covered much harder topics.
Aoife 發現自己以前的讀書方法在大學考試考更難的內容時就變得無效了。
The town's flood warning system proved ineffective when heavy rain flooded three neighbourhoods overnight.
鎮上的洪水警報系統證實無效，因為一夜的大雨淹沒了三個社區。
- useless
stronger; suggests no value at all
- futile
more formal; emphasises pointlessness even before trying
- unsuccessful
focuses on the failed end result, not the method
- effective
producing the wanted result
- successful
achieving the goal
文法句型
be + ineffective
用法筆記
Subject is usually a method, plan, treatment, policy, or tool. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense judges the result; sense 2 judges the ability of a person or organization to do the work.
常見錯誤
2. describing a person or group that cannot do their job or role well enough, so ot
難勝任的
無法把職責做好，讓人失去信任
describing a person or group that cannot do their job or role well enough, so others lose trust in their ability to handle it.
Many staff felt the new principal was ineffective as a leader and could not control the noisy hallways.
許多教職員覺得新校長身為領導者是無能的，連吵鬧的走廊也管不住。
be + ineffective + as + role
Saoirse complained that the committee was ineffective and never finished any of the projects it began.
Saoirse 抱怨那個委員會難以勝任，總是無法完成任何已經開始的專案。
ineffective describing a group's ability to deliver
Voters said the mayor had become ineffective after years of failed promises about local schools.
選民表示，這位市長在多年對地方學校做出失敗承諾之後，已經變得無能。
The referee looked ineffective during the second half, and players openly argued with every decision he made.
下半場那位裁判看起來難以勝任，每個判決球員都公開與他爭執。
- incompetent
stronger; suggests a basic lack of skill
- weak
more general; can describe authority, character, or performance
- incapable
more formal; emphasises lack of ability to act at all
文法句型
be + ineffective + as + role
用法筆記
Subject is a person, leader, or organization being judged on their capacity to perform a role. Often paired with reasons describing what they failed to do.