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    helpless

    US /ˈhɛlplɪs/

    ・

    UK /'helpləs/

    A2
    adj.AdjectiveLacking in or without strength or power
    We did everything we could, now we were helpless to change anything

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    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • Think about the characteristics of your average baby: helpless, dependent, relying on others to care for them, to make decisions for them.

      Think about the characteristics of your average baby: helpless, dependent, relying on others to care for them, to make decisions for them.

    • helpless, dependent, relying on others to care for them, to make decisions for them.

      helpless, dependent, relying on others to care for them, to make decisions for them.

    B1

    Why Is It Impossible To Make Another Good Jurassic Movie?

    09:50Why Is It Impossible To Make Another Good Jurassic Movie?
    • They will absolutely be helpless when another action scene is needed despite any previous information or character traits.

      They will absolutely be helpless when another action scene is needed despite any previous information or character traits.

    • You know, when the plot demands it, they will absolutely be helpless when another action scene is needed despite any previous information or character traits.

      You know, when the plot demands it, they will absolutely be helpless when another action scene is needed despite any previous information or character traits.

    B1

    10 Scariest Moments in Recent World History

    16:1210 Scariest Moments in Recent World History
    • Many people say that they feel helpless and afraid.

      Many people say that they feel helpless and afraid.

    • Many people say that they feel helpless and afraid.

      Many people say that they feel helpless and afraid.

    B1

    緬甸地震死傷數千搜救緩慢 叛軍斥軍政府持續空襲- BBC News 中文

    06:20緬甸地震死傷數千搜救緩慢 叛軍斥軍政府持續空襲- BBC News 中文
    • It's been an exhausting three days for the families here, watching, waiting for any information on their loved ones, hopeful but helpless.

      It's been an exhausting three days for the families here, watching, waiting for any information on their loved ones, hopeful but helpless.

    • Hopeful, but helpless.

      Hopeful, but helpless.

    B1

    Swedish Tank Destroyers Review

    06:25Swedish Tank Destroyers Review
    • Of course, at close range, on the march, or lacking proper cover, Swedish high-tier TDs are almost helpless.

      Of course, at close range, on the march, or lacking proper cover, Swedish high-tier TDs are almost helpless.

    • or lacking proper cover, Swedish high-tier TDs are almost helpless.

      or lacking proper cover, Swedish high-tier TDs are almost helpless.

    B2

    RWBY Volume 1: Opening Titles Animation

    01:17RWBY Volume 1: Opening Titles Animation
    • ♪ They see you as small and helpless ♪

      ♪ They see you as small and helpless ♪

    • They see you as small and helpless, they see you as just a child.

      They see you as small and helpless, they see you as just a child.

    B1

    POV: You Stop Letting Emotions Control You

    09:40POV: You Stop Letting Emotions Control You
    • You say things you regret, you overthink, you shut down, you feel helpless against your own emotions.

      You say things you regret, you overthink, you shut down, you feel helpless against your own emotions.

    • You say things you regret, you overthink, you shut down, you feel helpless against your own emotions.

      You say things you regret, you overthink, you shut down, you feel helpless against your own emotions.

    B1

    Daily Easy English Expression 0023 -- 3 Minute English Lesson: Those poor children.

    03:30Daily Easy English Expression 0023 -- 3 Minute English Lesson: Those poor children.
    • So the word poor in this case means helpless.

      So the word poor in this case means helpless.

    • So the word poor in this case means helpless.

      So the word poor in this case means helpless.

    A2

    From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder

    05:06From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder
    • People like Ben can often feel helpless when they are first diagnosed, but eventually may realize that they can live fulfilling lives, have families and have successful careers.

      People like Ben can often feel helpless when they are first diagnosed, but eventually may realize that they can live fulfilling lives, have families and have successful careers.

    • People like Ben can often feel helpless when they are first diagnosed but eventually may realise that they can live fulfilling lives, have families,

      People like Ben can often feel helpless when they are first diagnosed but eventually may realise that they can live fulfilling lives, have families,

    B2

    The Most Dangerous Weapon Is Not Nuclear

    11:05The Most Dangerous Weapon Is Not Nuclear
    • It's not the first time we've faced a challenge like this, and we are not helpless.

      It's not the first time we've faced a challenge like this, and we are not helpless.

    • It is not the first time we have faced a challenge like this and we are not helpless.

      It is not the first time we have faced a challenge like this and we are not helpless.

    B1