身不由己,汉语成语,字面意思是身体不可以由自己做主,指行为不可以由自己支配。可以翻译为not of ones own accord,in spite of oneself或lose control of oneself。
例句:
老头子一见到酒就身不由己。
The old man just couldnt control himself as soon as he saw liquor.
他们一直说想帮助大家,但却身不由己。
They are always saying that they want to help us but their hands are tied.