Tom did what he could to comfort her, but with little effect.

汤姆尽力安慰她，但没什么用。

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I tried to persuade him, but with little effect.

我试图说服他，但几乎没有效果。

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I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect.

我试图说服他，但却无济于事。

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