desperate
English → Chinese
adj//ˈdɛspərət//
(处境) 孤注一掷的:在极其危险或毫无希望时采取的冒险行动;拼命的
The trapped hikers made a desperate attempt to signal the rescue helicopter using a small mirror.
(Chinese) 受困的登山者拼命尝试用一面小镜子向救援直升机发信号。
The city is in desperate need of fresh water and medical supplies following the earthquake.
(Chinese) 地震发生后,这座城市急需淡水和医疗用品。
adj//ˈdɛspərət//
(心理) 渴望的:极度想要得到某物或做成某事;急切的
He was desperate for a chance to prove his innocence to the board of directors.
(Chinese) 他极度渴望能有机会向董事会证明自己的清白。
After walking for hours in the hot sun, the travelers were desperate for a cold drink.
(Chinese) 在烈日下走了几小时后,旅行者们非常渴望喝到冷饮。
Entry ID: en:zh:desperate · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary