ineffective
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/ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
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/ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
not producing the desired result; not working well
The teacher found that using punishments was ineffective in encouraging good behavior.
老师发现使用惩罚在鼓励良好行为上是无效的。