helplessness

Jim signaled his helplessness to Mary to leave the party.

吉姆无法从宴会脱身时,他向玛丽使了个眼色,表示无可奈何。

A feeling of utter helplessness washed over him.

一种全然无助的感觉涌上他的心头。

At the most, he will experience feelings of anxiety, shame, insecurity, and helplessness” (Alice Miller).

他至多能体验到忧虑、耻辱、不安和无助感” （艾丽斯·米勒）。