impotent
US /ˈɪm.pə.t̬ənt/
UK /ˈɪm.pə.t̬ənt/
形容词
1.
无能为力的, 软弱无能的
unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless
示例:
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The government was impotent to stop the rising prices.
政府对物价上涨无能为力，显得十分软弱无能。
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He felt impotent with rage as he watched them leave.
看着他们离开，他感到一种愤怒而又无能为力的感觉。
2.
阳痿的
(of a man) abnormally unable to achieve an erection or orgasm
示例:
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The medication made him temporarily impotent.
这种药物使他暂时性阳痿。
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He sought medical advice because he was impotent.
因为阳痿，他寻求了医生的建议。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词