empty-handed

language: zh

definitions

  1. adjective
    without having obtained anything desired or expected; unsuccessful in an attempt to get something; also, without carrying anything or bringing a gift.
    zh: 空手地

examples

  1. The first and second times, Zhuge Liang was away, and Liu Bei could only return empty-handed.

    第一和第二次，诸葛亮不在，刘备只能空手而归。