unprofitable
US /ʌnˈprɑː.fɪ.t̬ə.bəl/
UK /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bəl/
形容詞
1.
無利可圖的, 不賺錢的
not yielding profit or financial gain
範例:
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The venture proved to be unprofitable, leading to its closure.
這項業務被證明是無利可圖的，導致其關閉。
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Many small businesses find themselves in an unprofitable situation during economic downturns.
許多小企業在經濟衰退期間發現自己處於無利可圖的境地。
2.
無益的, 無用的
not beneficial or useful
範例:
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Spending too much time on social media can be unprofitable for your studies.
在社交媒體上花費太多時間可能對你的學習無益。
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Engaging in such a debate would be unprofitable and lead nowhere.
參與這樣的辯論將是徒勞無益的，毫無結果。