helpless /'helplis/

Meaning

English definition

• (adj.) lacking in or deprived of strength or power
• (adj.) unable to function; without help
• (adj.) unable to manage independently

Chinese translation

• a. 无助的, 无能为力的, 无依无靠的

Word details

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

/'helplis/

Syllables

2

Exam levels

CET-4 · CET-6 · TOEFL

Frequency

Zipf 3.69 · Common

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help · helpful · helper · helpline

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