| 单词 | desperately |
| 释义 | desperately —desperately /ˈdes.pər.ət.li/ aep /-pɚ-/ adverb (SERIOUSLY) ► B2 extremely or very much: » He was desperately ill.» She always seems to be desperately busy!» I'm not desperately keen on football.» He was desperately in love with her.» They desperately wanted a child.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressionsadverb (TAKING RISKS) ► B2 in a way that shows you are frightened and ready to try anything to change a situation: » They fought desperately for their lives.Thesaurus+: ↑Dangers and threats• • • Extra Examples:» Doctors tried desperately to reduce the swelling in her brain.» Brian looked ridiculous, and I tried desperately to keep a straight face.» The rescuers could hear the sound of the trapped people desperately trying to claw their way through the rubble.» The flood has left villagers and animals desperately scavenging for food.» He wanted that job desperately, and was devastated when he failed to get it. |
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