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束手无策 (shù shǒu wú cè)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To be at a loss for what to do; to have no solution in sight.

Definition (中文解释)

策办法。遇到问题,就象手被捆住一样,一点办法也没有。

Derivation (典故出处)

元·无名氏《宋季三朝政要》(秦)桧死而逆亮(金主完颜亮)南牧,孰不束手无策。”

Example (造句示例)

Faced with the sudden crisis, the manager was completely helpless.