If you are helpless, you do not have the strength or power to do anything useful or to control or protect yourself.
例句
Parents often feel helpless, knowing that all the cuddles in the world won't stop the tears...父母经常感到无能为力,因为他们知道无论多少次拥抱也无法止住眼泪。Children are dying, and I am helpless to do anything...孩子们已奄奄一息,而我却无力做任何事情。
英汉词典释义
n.
无可奈何状态;无能为力
The incident left me with a sense of helplessness.这次事件使我产生一种无能为力,听天由命的感觉。Jim signaled his helplessness to Mary to leave the party.吉姆无法从宴会脱身时,他向玛丽使了个眼色,表示无可奈何。
无助的状态
A feeling of utter helplessness washed over him.一种全然无助的感觉涌上他的心头。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act;
"in spite of their weakness the group remains highly active"