desperate
/ˈdespərət/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3607 in the learning path
绝望的；不顾一切的
Definitions
adj. Feeling nearly hopeless and ready to try anything.
绝望的；不顾一切的
adj. Wanting or needing something very badly.
极度渴望的；急需的
adj. Extremely serious or dangerous and needing immediate action.
危急的；极严重的
Example
Desperate to find her cat, Aisha searched every nearby garden.
艾莎急切地想找到她的猫，搜遍了附近每个花园。
After prolonged drought, farming communities face desperate conditions and require urgent support to restore their livelihoods.
长期干旱后，农业社区面临危急处境，急需援助以恢复生计。
Collocations
- desperate for help
- desperate to escape
- a desperate attempt
- desperate measures
Word family
- desperately (adv.)
- desperation (n.)
Synonyms
- hopeless
- frantic
Antonyms
- hopeful
Usage tip
渴望某物用desperate for；急切做某事用to do。
FAQ
- What does desperate mean?
- Feeling nearly hopeless and ready to try anything. Wanting or needing something very badly. Extremely serious or dangerous and needing immediate action.
- How is desperate pronounced?
- UK /ˈdespərət/, US /ˈdespərət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
