Definition
Used to express that a person's actions in a situation are bound to fail or displease, regardless of what they do.
怎么做都不对,怎么做都不好
No matter what I do, she seems unhappy - I just can't win with her.
无论我做什么,她似乎都不开心——我根本无法让她满意。
It seems that no matter how hard you work in this company, you can't get a promotion—it’s truly discouraging. Someone just can't win here.
看来在这家公司无论你多努力工作,都无法升职——这真是令人沮丧。在这里,你根本无法成功。
I tried to cook dinner, but the kids still won’t eat it. Sigh, I just can’t win with them.
我试着煮晚餐,但孩子们还是不肯吃。唉,我根本无法让他们满意。