desperation

In a moment of pure desperation, the trapped villagers tried to build a raft out of old tires.

(Chinese) 在纯粹绝望的时刻，被困的村民尝试用旧轮胎制作一艘木筏。

The look of desperation on the mother's face when she lost her child in the crowd was heartbreaking.

(Chinese) 那位母亲在人群中丢了孩子时脸上的绝望神情令人心碎。