| 单词 | desperate |
| 释义 | desperate —desperate /ˈdes.pər.ət/ aep /-pɚ-/ adjective (RISKY) B2 feeling that you have no hope and are ready to do anything to change the bad situation you are in: » The doctors made one last desperate attempt/effort to save the boy's life.» Desperate measures are needed to deal with the growing drug problem.» They made a desperate plea for help.Thesaurus+: ↑Dangers and threatsF0 willing to be violent, and therefore dangerous: » This man is desperate and should not be approached as he may have a gun.Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badly• • • Extra Examples:» It was a desperate attempt to salvage the situation.» The government took desperate measures to keep the economy running.» I'm not so desperate as to agree to that.» Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets in a desperate attempt to maintain control.» Villagers used sandbags in a desperate attempt to save their homes from the flood water.adjective (SERIOUS) C2 very serious or bad: » desperate poverty» a desperate shortage of food/supplies» The situation is desperate - we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies.Thesaurus+: ↑Serious and severe , ↑SevereF0 very great or extreme: » The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help.» He has a desperate desire to succeed.» INFORMAL I'm in a desperate hurry.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» I felt I couldn't cope with the situation and was in desperate need of some reassurance.» They spun us a story about being in desperate need of money.» Her desperate request for help was met with a rebuff.» They spun us a story about being in desperate need of money.» This is a desperate situation which requires a truly radical solution.adjective [usually after verb] (WANTING) ► B2 needing or wanting something very much: » They are desperate for help.» HUMOROUS I'm desperate for a drink!» [+ to infinitive] He was desperate to tell someone his good news.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulness• • • Extra Examples:» The fashion industry is always desperate to innovate.» He seems to have a desperate need to be loved by everyone.» As he left the theatre, the singer was set upon by fans desperate for autographs.» I was desperate to find a way out of teaching so when this job came along I snatched at it.» It was a bit insensitive of Fiona to go on so much about fat people when she knows Mandy is desperate to lose weight. |
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