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单词 not worth the candle
释义

not worth the candle

idiom

chiefly British, old-fashioned
: not worth the necessary effort, cost, or trouble
The car is so old that replacing the engine is not worth the candle.

not worth the candle

phrase

as in futile
producing no results Trying to salvage the car after it was totaled is not worth the candle.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • futile
  • unsuccessful
  • useless
  • in vain
  • no dice
  • abortive
  • empty
  • ineffective
  • vain
  • impossible
  • unavailing
  • of no avail
  • ineffectual
  • barren
  • fruitless
  • insufficient
  • unprofitable
  • worthless
  • unproductive
  • profitless
  • inadequate
  • meaningless
  • inefficacious
  • hopeless
  • bootless
  • pointless
  • hollow
  • otiose
  • valueless
  • lacking
  • idle
  • unattainable
  • lost
  • counterproductive
  • no-win
  • wanting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • successful
  • effective
  • profitable
  • efficient
  • potent
  • adequate
  • deadly
  • sufficient
  • productive
  • meaningful
  • applicable
  • worthwhile
  • fruitful
  • virtuous
  • practical
  • feasible
  • effectual
  • efficacious
  • functional
  • usable
  • workable
  • practicable
  • useable
  • realizable
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