English translation of '济事'

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1. be of use
   ⇒ 你这点儿钱根本不济事。 (Nǐ zhè diǎnr qián gēnběn bù jìshì.) This is simply not enough money to be of any use.
   ⇒ 他去了也不济事。 (Tā qùle yě bù jìshì.) It won't be of any use even if he does go.