| 释义 |
powerless
powerless /ˈpaʊə.ləs/ aep /ˈpaʊɚ-/ adjective
► F0 having no power: » The villagers are powerless against the armed invaders.» The police seem to be powerless (= unable) to prevent these attacks.Thesaurus+: ↑Weakness and vulnerabilitypowerlessness /-nəs/ noun [U]
► F0» A significant cause of stress in the workplace is a sense of powerlessness and lack of control.Thesaurus+: ↑Weakness and vulnerabilityWord Builder:–Nouns: power, superpower–Adjectives: powerful, overpowering, powerless–Verbs: power, empower, overpower–Adverbs: powerfully |