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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