a helpless case
基本解释
- 朽木不可雕也
英汉例句
- But he had spoiled his daughter himself, and Mrs. Lin would take the girl's side no matter what the case might be. He smiled a helpless bitter smile.
但女儿是自己宠惯了的，林大娘又抵死偏护着，林先生没奈何只有苦笑。 - In case of defense, the people inside would withdraw the ladder, leaving the attackers outside desperately helpless. Under the tower are a food cellar, a well and a tunnel to exit the complex.
而且，河山楼的底层有储备粮食的地下室和水井，还有一条通往城外的秘密地道。
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