英语词组at the mercy of something是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

at the mercy of somethingat the mercy of (someone/something)

unable to protect yourself from someone or something.

The entire movie business is at the mercy of teenage moviegoers.If you're not legally employed, you're at your employer's mercy.

at the mercy of

Subject to the control or actions of a particular person or thing. When you're a minor, you're totally at the mercy of your parents. When you travel by public transportation, you're always at the mercy of the weather. Her fate is at the mercy of the jury—it's their decision now.

at the mercy of someone

and at someone's mercy

Fig. under the control of someone; without defense against someone. We were left at the mercy of the arresting officer. Mrs. Franklin wanted Mr. Franklin at her mercy.

at the mercy of

1. Also, at someone's mercy. Subject to the power of, helpless against, as in The captured rebels were at the mercy of the army commander. [Late 1500s]

2. Without any protection against, as in On top of Mount Washington we were at the mercy of the elements. [Late 1600s]

(be) at the mercy of somebody/something

not be able to stop somebody/something harming you because they have power or control over you: Small businesses are completely at the mercy of the banks these days.The little ship was at the mercy of the storm.

at the mercy of

Without any protection against; helpless before: drifting in an open boat, at the mercy of the elements.

词组	at the mercy of something
释义	Idiom at the mercy of somethingat the mercy of (someone/something) unable to protect yourself from someone or something. The entire movie business is at the mercy of teenage moviegoers.If you're not legally employed, you're at your employer's mercy. (redirected from at the mercy of something) at the mercy of Subject to the control or actions of a particular person or thing. When you're a minor, you're totally at the mercy of your parents. When you travel by public transportation, you're always at the mercy of the weather. Her fate is at the mercy of the jury—it's their decision now. at the mercy of someone and at someone's mercy Fig. under the control of someone; without defense against someone. We were left at the mercy of the arresting officer. Mrs. Franklin wanted Mr. Franklin at her mercy. at the mercy of 1. Also, at someone's mercy. Subject to the power of, helpless against, as in The captured rebels were at the mercy of the army commander. [Late 1500s] 2. Without any protection against, as in On top of Mount Washington we were at the mercy of the elements. [Late 1600s] (be) at the mercy of somebody/something not be able to stop somebody/something harming you because they have power or control over you: Small businesses are completely at the mercy of the banks these days.The little ship was at the mercy of the storm. at the mercy of Without any protection against; helpless before: drifting in an open boat, at the mercy of the elements.
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