英语词汇“powerlessly”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

Although we all thought the decision was unfair, we were powerless to change it.
Blocked by the Democrats in the Senate, Bush appeared powerless.
Citizens imprisoned for their political beliefs are powerless against the government.
The average citizen feels completely powerless faced with the rising tide of crime and violence.
The people of Hungary were powerless against the tanks of the Red Army.
The UN was powerless to prevent the war spreading.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

Each side generates a discourse that is powerless and almost meaningless in the linguistic world of the other.
Ewing suggests that young killers often vent their rage on a smaller victim because they are powerless against their adult abusers.
He has been virtually powerless to stop franchise-hopping.
It just hits you like some spiteful virus and down you go, knowing it's crazy but powerless to resist.
Now, though, she was even powerless to move, although he did not attempt to draw her against him.
Only calamity and desolation awaited this continent, and he felt almost powerless against the evils.
Shy but cordial friendships were struck up, which Mrs Thomlinson was powerless to prevent or subvert.
The Madiatma was a symbol of strength to a nation that felt powerless.

Longman Language Activatorwhen you are not allowed or do not have the power to do something► can't/cannot

· "I really want to see that movie." "You can't. You're not old enough."can't/cannot do something · The manager can't fire you for being pregnant.· Members of the public cannot enter the building unless they have an identity card.· In those days a woman could not divorce her husband except in the most extreme cases.

► not be able to do something

use this when a law or rule does not allow someone to do something: · If you don't have a library card, you won't be able to borrow any books.· You won't be able to get back into the country without your passport.

► not have the power to do something/it is not in your power to do something

to be unable to do something because your job does not give you the authority or right to do it: · It is not in her power to increase your salary, but she can recommend it.· Individual states do not have the power to declare war.

► not be in a position to do something

to be unable to do something because you do not have the authority or the moral right to do it: · The agency is not in a position to negotiate or make decisions.

► be out of somebody's hands/be no longer in somebody's hands

if a problem or situation is out of someone's hands , they are no longer responsible for dealing with it because it has been taken over by someone with more power, or because it must now be decided according to the law: · The matter is out of our hands now - we'll just have to wait to see what the judge decides.· It's no longer in my hands, I'm afraid - I've sent a report about your son's behaviour to the police.

► somebody's hands are tied

if someone's hands are tied they cannot do what they want because of particular conditions or rules made by someone else: · The company's hands are tied because of government regulations.· I'd like to help you, but you missed the deadline. I'm afraid my hands are tied.

► powerless

unable to control or stop something because you do not have the power or legal right to do this: · The average citizen feels completely powerless faced with the rising tide of crime and violence.powerless to do something: · Although we all thought the decision was unfair, we were powerless to change it.powerless against: · Citizens imprisoned for their political beliefs are powerless against the government.

► ineligible

if you are ineligible to take part in something or to receive something, you do not have the legal right to do this: · Police found that many of the people on the list were ineligible voters.ineligible for: · People with higher incomes are ineligible for the government benefits.ineligible to do something: · Because he no longer lives in the district, he is ineligible to run for re-election.

having no power► powerless

someone who is powerless has no power to control or influence what happens: · Blocked by the Democrats in the Senate, Bush appeared powerless.powerless against: · The people of Hungary were powerless against the tanks of the Red Army.powerless to do something: · The UN was powerless to prevent the war spreading.

► weak

someone who is weak does not have much power because they cannot make other people respect them or obey them: · These policies failed because the government was weak and ineffective.· a weak, indecisive principal

► have no say

to have no power to influence what happens because your opinion is ignored or regarded as unimportant: · Whenever we have to make an important decision, I feel that I have no say.have no say in something: · The French government allows the Annamese almost no say at all in running their affairs.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► relatively

· Demand is shaped by the suppliers themselves and ignorance makes consumers relatively powerless.· Until recently, subordinates were considered relatively powerless.· Going along as a small independent with just a few programmes to your name does render you relatively powerless.· People tend to feel that they are relatively powerless in politics when acting alone-but there might be strength in numbers.

WORD FAMILYnounpowersuperpowerpowerlessnessempowermentadjectivepowerful ≠ powerlessoverpoweringpowerpoweredverbpowerempoweroverpoweradverbpowerfully ≠ powerlesslyoverpoweringly

单词	powerlessly
释义	powerlesspow‧er‧less /ˈpaʊələs $ ˈpaʊr-/ ●○○ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Although we all thought the decision was unfair, we were powerless to change it. Blocked by the Democrats in the Senate, Bush appeared powerless. Citizens imprisoned for their political beliefs are powerless against the government. The average citizen feels completely powerless faced with the rising tide of crime and violence. The people of Hungary were powerless against the tanks of the Red Army. The UN was powerless to prevent the war spreading. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Each side generates a discourse that is powerless and almost meaningless in the linguistic world of the other. Ewing suggests that young killers often vent their rage on a smaller victim because they are powerless against their adult abusers. He has been virtually powerless to stop franchise-hopping. It just hits you like some spiteful virus and down you go, knowing it's crazy but powerless to resist. Now, though, she was even powerless to move, although he did not attempt to draw her against him. Only calamity and desolation awaited this continent, and he felt almost powerless against the evils. Shy but cordial friendships were struck up, which Mrs Thomlinson was powerless to prevent or subvert. The Madiatma was a symbol of strength to a nation that felt powerless. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorwhen you are not allowed or do not have the power to do something► can't/cannot · "I really want to see that movie." "You can't. You're not old enough."can't/cannot do something · The manager can't fire you for being pregnant.· Members of the public cannot enter the building unless they have an identity card.· In those days a woman could not divorce her husband except in the most extreme cases. ► not be able to do something use this when a law or rule does not allow someone to do something: · If you don't have a library card, you won't be able to borrow any books.· You won't be able to get back into the country without your passport. ► not have the power to do something/it is not in your power to do something to be unable to do something because your job does not give you the authority or right to do it: · It is not in her power to increase your salary, but she can recommend it.· Individual states do not have the power to declare war. ► not be in a position to do something to be unable to do something because you do not have the authority or the moral right to do it: · The agency is not in a position to negotiate or make decisions. ► be out of somebody's hands/be no longer in somebody's hands if a problem or situation is out of someone's hands , they are no longer responsible for dealing with it because it has been taken over by someone with more power, or because it must now be decided according to the law: · The matter is out of our hands now - we'll just have to wait to see what the judge decides.· It's no longer in my hands, I'm afraid - I've sent a report about your son's behaviour to the police. ► somebody's hands are tied if someone's hands are tied they cannot do what they want because of particular conditions or rules made by someone else: · The company's hands are tied because of government regulations.· I'd like to help you, but you missed the deadline. I'm afraid my hands are tied. ► powerless unable to control or stop something because you do not have the power or legal right to do this: · The average citizen feels completely powerless faced with the rising tide of crime and violence.powerless to do something: · Although we all thought the decision was unfair, we were powerless to change it.powerless against: · Citizens imprisoned for their political beliefs are powerless against the government. ► ineligible if you are ineligible to take part in something or to receive something, you do not have the legal right to do this: · Police found that many of the people on the list were ineligible voters.ineligible for: · People with higher incomes are ineligible for the government benefits.ineligible to do something: · Because he no longer lives in the district, he is ineligible to run for re-election. having no power► powerless someone who is powerless has no power to control or influence what happens: · Blocked by the Democrats in the Senate, Bush appeared powerless.powerless against: · The people of Hungary were powerless against the tanks of the Red Army.powerless to do something: · The UN was powerless to prevent the war spreading. ► weak someone who is weak does not have much power because they cannot make other people respect them or obey them: · These policies failed because the government was weak and ineffective.· a weak, indecisive principal ► have no say to have no power to influence what happens because your opinion is ignored or regarded as unimportant: · Whenever we have to make an important decision, I feel that I have no say.have no say in something: · The French government allows the Annamese almost no say at all in running their affairs. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► relatively · Demand is shaped by the suppliers themselves and ignorance makes consumers relatively powerless.· Until recently, subordinates were considered relatively powerless.· Going along as a small independent with just a few programmes to your name does render you relatively powerless.· People tend to feel that they are relatively powerless in politics when acting alone-but there might be strength in numbers. Word family WORD FAMILYnounpowersuperpowerpowerlessnessempowermentadjectivepowerful ≠ powerlessoverpoweringpowerpoweredverbpowerempoweroverpoweradverbpowerfully ≠ powerlesslyoverpoweringly unable to stop or control something because you do not have the power, strength, or legal right to do so → powerful: He felt so powerless.powerless to do something Local police were powerless to stop them doing it again.powerless against The villagers were powerless against the rising flood water.—powerlessly adverb—powerlessness noun [uncountable]: a sense of frustration and powerlessness
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