in·ef·fec·tive /ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪv/
(a.)無效的
ineffective
無效
In·ef·fect·ive a. Not effective; not having the desired effect; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as, an ineffective appeal; an ineffective herbal remedy.
The word of God, without the spirit, [is] a dead and ineffective letter. --Jer. Taylor.
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ineffective
adj 1: not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher";
"ineffective legislation" [syn: uneffective, ineffectual]
[ant: effective]
2: lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler";
"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" [syn: ineffectual,
unable]
3: lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively;
inadequate; "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient
workers" [syn: inefficient]