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无奈

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HSK 5

Meaning

  • to have no alternative
  • frustrated
  • exasperated
  • helpless
  • (conjunction) but unfortunately

Definition

没有办法；无可奈何。

have no choice; helpless; unable to do anything about it.

Usage

常用于表达面对无法改变或不愿面对的情况时的心理状态，表示无能为力或被迫接受。

Often used to express a feeling of helplessness, resignation, or being forced to accept an unchangeable situation.

Examples

  • 1 他无奈地摇了摇头。 (He shook his head helplessly.)
  • 2 面对这种情况，我们感到很无奈。 (Faced with this situation, we feel helpless.)
  • 3 无奈之下，他只好答应了。 (Helplessly, he had to agree.)
  • 4 她无奈地叹了口气。 (She sighed helplessly.)
  • 5 这是无奈的选择。 (This is a helpless choice.)
  • 6 无奈的现实让他不得不放弃梦想。 (The harsh reality forced him to give up his dream.)

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