Examples

出于无奈

as it cannot be helped; there being no alternative → 出于

她万般无奈，只好自寻短见。

She took her own life: there was no alternative. or As a last resort she took her own life. → 万般无奈

他出于无奈，只得表示同意。

He had no choice but to agree. → 无奈

他本想来的，无奈临时有会，来不了。

He had meant to come, but was prevented by an unexpected meeting. → 无奈

他整天游手好闲，他母亲也无奈他何。

He just fools around all day long, and his mother can do nothing about it. → 无奈何

她眼神幽怨， 还羼杂着些许的愤怒和无奈。

There is a sad look in her eyes, with mingled indignation and helplessness. → 合而为一

古代， 穷苦百姓抗捐多是因为被逼无奈。

In ancient times, poor common people fought against unreasonable levies because they had no other choice. → 抗捐

我经不住他的死缠硬泡， 无奈地答应了他的请求。

Not being able to stand his ingratiation, I helplessly agreed to his request. → 死缠硬磨

在历史课上我们了解到， 民族资产阶级处在很无奈的地位。

In the historical class, we came to know that national bourgeoisie is in a resigned position. → 民族资产阶级

我正想出门，无奈朋友来访，我只好作罢。

I was just about to go out, but my friend came round so I had to drop my plans. → 无奈

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