They thought to tire me out, but they could not do it.

他们打算东奔西跑，把我拖垮；但是，他们是枉费心机。

But no hundreds of people came to see the sights, and Mr. Lorry looked in vain for the fulfillment of Miss Pross's prediction.

但千的人并没有涌来观赏这番景象，洛里先生枉费心机地东西望， 想找到普洛丝小姐预言实现后的踪影。

By many significant looks and silent entreaties, did she endeavour to prevent such a proof of complaisance, —but in vain; Mary would not understand them; such an opportunity of exhibiting was delightful to her, and she began her song.

她曾经频频向曼丽递眼色，又再三地默默劝告她，竭力叫她不要这样讨好别人，可惜终于枉费心机。曼丽丝毫不理会她的用意。这种出风头的机会她是求之不得的，于是她就开始唱起来了。