词汇 | can't help something |
释义 | Idiom can't help somethingcan't help (something) to not be able to control or stop something.A lot of kids daydream in school. They just can't help it. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form can't help but do something: I couldn't help but notice that the table is a bit wobbly. can't help (doing something)1. To have a compulsion to do something that is too strong to ignore or avoid. The verb used after "help" typically ends in "-ing." We can't help intervening here, before you throw your life away on drugs! My mom can't help meddling in my love life, even though I'm 30 years old! 2. To have no control over or be unable to avoid some action. I know you're irritated, but they couldn't help arriving late—the whole city is locked in a traffic jam. I know it's silly, but I can't help feeling like I failed you somehow. can’t help (doing) something,can’t help but do somethingnot be able to avoid or resist doing something: A kleptomaniac is a person who can’t help stealing things.‘I’m sorry, I can’t help it,’ she said, bursting into tears.He’s a bit of a fool, but you can’t help but like him. |
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