lie at the mercy of

• adj. 操在 ... 手里(受 ... 支配)

lie at the mercy of的用法和样例：

例句

用作形容词 (adj.)

1. The fate of these prisoners rests with the judge.
   这些囚犯的命运操在法官手里。
2. The decision is in the hands of the powers that be.
   决定权操在当局手中。