impotent
adj
1 [usu pred 通常作表语]
unable to take effective action; powerless or helpless 不能采取有效行动; 无能为力
Without the chairman's support, the committee is impotent. 没有主席的支持, 委员会是无能为力的.
2 (of men) unable to have sexual intercourse or reach an orgasm (指男子)阳痿的, 不能性交的, 不能达到性高潮的.
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where