This is the 3280th most frequent Chinese word.
只得
"Only able to; have no choice but to."
Indicates that canceling the picnic was the only option left.
天突然下起了大雨,他们只得取消了野餐。
It suddenly started raining heavily, so they had no choice but to cancel the picnic.
Used to show that seeking help was the necessary action due to the situation.
这个问题太难了,他只得向老师求助。
This problem was too difficult, so he had no choice but to ask the teacher for help.
Describes walking as the only feasible alternative given the circumstances.