unprofitable
US /ʌnˈprɑː.fɪ.t̬ə.bəl/
UK /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bəl/
形容词
1.
无利可图的, 不赚钱的
not yielding profit or financial gain
示例:
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The venture proved to be unprofitable, leading to its closure.
这项业务被证明是无利可图的，导致其关闭。
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Many small businesses find themselves in an unprofitable situation during economic downturns.
许多小企业在经济衰退期间发现自己处于无利可图的境地。
2.
无益的, 无用的
not beneficial or useful
示例:
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Spending too much time on social media can be unprofitable for your studies.
在社交媒体上花费太多时间可能对你的学习无益。
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Engaging in such a debate would be unprofitable and lead nowhere.
参与这样的辩论将是徒劳无益的，毫无结果。