despair
noun
Definitions of despair noun
- B2Uncountable(不可数名词)
The feeling of utter hopelessness, believing that there is no possibility of improvement in a difficult or worrying situation.
绝望
A sense of despair enveloped the family.
一种绝望的感觉笼罩着这个家庭。
Despite the dire circumstances, she refused to give in to despair.
尽管情况严峻，她拒绝向绝望屈服。
The economic fallout from the pandemic caused a deep sense of despair for many.
疫情造成的经济崩溃让许多人深感绝望。
Phrases of despair noun
- be the despair of someone
To cause someone to feel extreme frustration or hopelessness due to one's behavior or actions; to be a source of great difficulty for someone.
让…束手无策；让…感到绝望
• His lack of interest in finding a job is the despair of his parents.
他对找工作缺乏兴趣，让他父母感到绝望。
verb
Definitions of despair verb
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
To lose or be without hope.
绝望
Do not despair! We can still find a solution.
不要绝望！我们仍然可以找到解决方案。
She began to despair of ever finding a new job.
她开始对找到新工作感到绝望。
Despite the overwhelming issues, he did not despair of the future.
尽管问题重重，他并没有对未来感到绝望。