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Chinese dictionary
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v.not be up to somebody to decide; be unable to do as one wishes; be beyond the control of
这事由不得他。
He has no choice in this matter.
这由不得我们去选择。
We are left with little choice.
这件事可由不得你了。
You have no choice in the matter.
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adv.can’t help
相声的一个特点就是叫人由不得发笑。
One of the characteristic of crosstalk is such that you could not help laughing.
由不得笑起来
can't help laughing
我由不得哭了起来。
I couldn't help but start crying.