单选题 The thief tried to open the locked door but ______.
A. in no way B. in vain C. without effect D. at a loss

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] B项in vain“徒劳地,白白浪费地”,正确。in no way“一点也不,决不”;at a loss“困惑,不知所措”。