자신을 보호하거나 다른 사람의 도움 없이 스스로 행동할 수 없는
Unable to defend oneself or to act without help from others.
예문:
"The newborn kittens were tiny and completely helpless."
"Injured and alone, the hiker felt helpless in the middle of the woods."
상황을 바꾸거나 개선할 능력이 없어 아무것도 할 수 없는
Feeling unable to do anything to improve a difficult or painful situation.
예문:
"They stood by with a helpless feeling as their house burned down."
"The government seemed helpless to stop the rising inflation."
감정이나 신체적 반응이 너무 강해 스스로 통제할 수 없는
Of an emotion or physical action, so strong that it cannot be controlled.
예문:
"The audience broke into helpless laughter at the comedian's jokes."
"She felt a helpless rage rising within her as she read the letter."
어떻게 해야 할지 몰라 당혹스러워하거나 난처해하는
Showing a lack of understanding or an inability to decide what to do.
예문:
"He gave me a helpless shrug when the computer crashed again."
"The teacher looked at the crying child with a helpless expression."