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helplessness

/ˈhelplɪsnɪs/ American
  • n. 无助, 无能为力
Definition
  • n. the state of being unable to do anything to help yourself or others
Example
She felt a wave of helplessness when the car suddenly broke down.
车突然抛锚时,她感到一阵无助。