desperate
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/ˈdespərət/
🇬🇧
/ˈdespərət/
adjective
B2
feeling or showing very little hope and being willing to do anything, even dangerous things
The desperate man tried to escape from the police.
那个绝望的男人试图从警察手中逃脱。
B2
having very little chance of success; tried as a last hope
It was a desperate attempt to save the company.
这是拯救公司的绝望尝试。
B2
wanting something very much
She was desperate to find a job after months of searching.
在找了几个月工作后，她迫切想找到一份工作。
B2
very serious or dangerous
The family is in desperate need of help after the storm.
暴风雨过后，这个家庭急需帮助。
translation
绝望的, 孤注一掷的, 极其渴望的, 极其严重的