helpless

['helplis]

adj.无助的, 无依靠的

例句与用法：

The ship was helpless against the power of the storm.

那船抵挡不住风暴的力量。

A hideous monster attacked the helpless villagers.

有个丑恶的怪物袭击了手无寸铁的村民。

He lay helpless in the street under the pitying gaze of the bystanders.

他零零地躺在路边，旁观的人都投以怜悯的目光。

Armed thieves descended on the helpless travelers.

一群武装盗贼袭击了无依无靠的旅客。

In a situation of great difficulty or perplexity; helpless.

处于一个非常困难或迷惑的境地; 无助的

In the past, the great powers would wage war against helpless little countries so as to gain their land.

以前，势力强大的国家常同弱小无助的国家发动战争以获得土地。

He is as helpless as a baby.

他像一个婴儿一样依赖人。

词形变化：

副词: helplessly | 名词: helplessness |

详细释义：

a.

1. 无力照顾自己的, 无助的

a helpless child

一个无依无靠的孩子

2. 无能力的; 无可奈何的

Sam raised his arms in a helpless gesture.

萨姆举起双臂作了个无可奈何的姿势。

He was helpless to resist the temptation.

他无法抵御诱惑。

3. 无助益的, 无用的; 徒劳的

All their efforts seemed helpless.

他们的一切努力似乎是徒劳的。