helplessly
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/ˈhelpləsli/
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/ˈhelpləsli/
in a way that shows you cannot do anything to change a situation
They watched helplessly as the flood destroyed their farm.
彼らは洪水が農場を破壊するのを無力に見守っていた。
in a way that shows you cannot control a strong feeling
She cried helplessly when she heard the sad news.
彼女は悲しい知らせを聞いた時、無力に泣いた。