This flashcard teaches the phrase 'at the mercy of', meaning to be in a situation where one is completely controlled by someone or something else. The sentence describes a crew being helpless against the wind.
在失去引擎动力之后，船员们发现自己只能任凭风力摆布了。
| 问题 | Having lost engine power, the boat's crew found themselves at the mercy of the wind. |
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| 答案 | 在失去引擎动力之后，船员们发现自己只能任凭风力摆布了。 |
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