empty-handedBrE/ˌempti ˈhændɪd/NAmE/ˌempti ˈhændɪd/adjective[not usually before noun]withoutgettingwhatyouwanted; withouttakingsthtosb一无所获;空手◆Therobbersfledempty-handed. 抢劫犯一无所获地逃走了。◆ShevisitedeverySundayandneverarrivedempty-handed. 她每个星期天都来拜访,没有哪一次不带礼物。