新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

helpless

英  [ˈhelpləs]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1无能为力的

    If you are helpless, you do not have the strength or power to do anything useful or to control or protect yourself.

    双语例句

    例:

    Parents often feel helpless, knowing that all the hugs in the world won't stop the tears.

    家长们常常感到无能为力,知道世上所有的拥抱也不能止住眼泪。