helpless

形容词 helpless:

1. lacking in or deprived of strength or power
   同义词：incapacitated
2. unable to function; without help
   同义词：lost
3. unable to manage independently

1. The ship was helpless against the power of the storm.
   那船抵挡不住风暴的力量。
2. A hideous monster attacked the helpless villagers.
   有个丑恶的怪物袭击了手无寸铁的村民。
3. He lay helpless in the street under the pitying gaze of the bystanders.
   他零零地躺在路边，旁观的人都投以怜悯的目光。
4. Armed thieves descended on the helpless travelers.
   一群武装盗贼袭击了无依无靠的旅客。
5. In a situation of great difficulty or perplexity; helpless.
   处于一个非常困难或迷惑的境地; 无助的
6. In the past, the great powers would wage war against helpless little countries so as to gain their land.
   以前，势力强大的国家常同弱小无助的国家发动战争以获得土地。
7. He is as helpless as a baby.
   他像一个婴儿一样依赖人。

help.less

adj.（形容词）
Unable to manage by oneself; incompetent.
不能自立的；无能力的
Lacking power or strength; impotent.
无力的，无能力的：缺乏能力或力量的；衰弱无力的
Impossible to remedy; hopeless.
不可救药的；没有希望的
Impossible to control; involuntary:
无法控制的；不由自主的：
例句：
helpless laughter.
身不由己的笑声

【引伸】
help.lessly
adv.（副词）
help.lessness
n.（名词）