Linda, on the contrary, cut no ice; nobody had the smallest desire to see Linda.

而相反，琳妲却没有引起注意，谁也没有想过要看她。

Most women would melt at his words. But for Sylvia they cut no ice. His words have no effect.

大多数女人会被他的话打动。但对于西尔维娅来说，这话丝毫没用。他的话没有效果。

Robert Rines, scientist and Nessie-hunter, died on November 1st, aged 87 Eyewitness evidence may be all very well in a court of law, but it cuts no ice with scientists.

罗伯特·莱恩斯——科学家、尼斯水怪追寻者——于11月1日逝世，享年87岁目击者的证词在法庭上倒是很好使，但是到了科学家那里却不管用了。

There was a softness in Roy's voice such as I imagined he would use if he were telling a prospective father that his wife was about to gratify his wishes. It cut no ice with me.

罗伊的声调很柔和，我猜想如果他对一个即将当父亲的人说他的太太很快就会满足他的愿望，他用的一定就是这种声调。 不过这种声调对我一点不起作用。