powerless
adj
ˈpaʊələs
adj
1
unable
to
stop
or
control
something
because
you
do
not
have
the
power,
strength,
or
legal
right
to
do
so
无权力的; 无力量的; 无能为力的;
He
felt
so
powerless.
他感到无能为力。
powerless
to
do
sth
Local
police
were
powerless
to
stop
them
doing
it
again.
当地警方无力阻止他们再次行动。
[+
against
]
The
villagers
were
powerless
against
the
rising
flood
water.
村民们无力对抗上涨的洪水。
a
sense
of
frustration
and
powerlessness
沮丧和无能为力的感觉