词汇 | hands are tied |
释义 | hands are tied ◊ If your hands are tied, you cannot do anything about a situation because you do not have the power to act freely.(因为受到制约而)无能为力 I'd like to help you, but my hands are tied.我想要帮你,但心有余而力不足。 The judge says her hands are tied because the law requires a harsh sentence in such cases.法官说她无能为力,因为法律要求对此类案件严判。 hand |
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