Regardless of the emotion is laugh, cry is love is hate, you want to go to ask questions, it was in vain.

不管情感是哭是笑，是爱是憎，您想去问个明白，那实在是徒劳无益的。

youdao

It's in vain to ask the boss for a raise.

你向老板要求增加工资是没用的。

youdao

Don't ask for something that is out of your parents' reach. Don' t be vain-glorious.

不要要求得到超出你父母能力范围的东西，不要爱慕虚荣。

youdao

At least, it can be argued, the general should now offer his explanations and, even if in vain, ask forgiveness.

ECONOMIST: Bolivia