他是一位脾气乖戾的老先生.He was a bilious old gentleman.那个性情乖戾的人对什么事都要找岔.The grumpy man found fault with everything.德克粗鲁乖戾的外表之下隐藏着一种热情、慷慨的性格.Dirk's surly exterior concealed a warm and generous nature....
Children are dying, and I am helpless to do anything.孩子们已奄奄一息,而我却无力做任何事情。They are not merely helpless victims.他们并非无助的受害者。the helpless victims of war无助的战争受害者...