desperate
adjective
Definitions of desperate adjective
serious(严重)
- C2
describes a situation that is extremely serious or bad
危急；绝望
a state of desperate poverty
极度贫困的状态
a desperate scarcity of food or supplies
食物或物资的极度匮乏
The situation is desperate—we have no food or medical supplies and very little water.
情况非常危急——我们没有食物或医疗用品，水也非常少。
used to describe something that is very great or extreme
程度巨大的；极端的；非常的
The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of assistance.
地震幸存者急需援助。
He has a desperate yearning for success.
他对成功有着极度的渴望。
I'm in a desperate rush.
我现在非常匆忙。
wanting(渴望)
- B2After verb(动后形容词)
used to describe a strong need or want for something
非常需要的；极度渴望的
They are desperate for assistance.
他们非常需要帮助。
I'm desperate for a beverage!
我极度渴望喝点饮料！
He was desperate to share his good news with someone.
他迫切想与某人分享他的好消息。
risky(冒险)
- B2
feeling or showing that you have no hope and are ready to do anything to change the bad situation you are in
（因绝望而）不顾一切的，铤而走险的
The doctors made a final desperate attempt to save the boy's life.
医生们做了最后一次不顾一切的尝试来拯救男孩的生命。
Desperate measures are required to address the growing drug problem.
需要采取极端措施来解决日益严重的毒品问题。
They issued a desperate plea for aid.
他们发出了绝望的求助呼吁。
willing to use violence, and therefore dangerous
疯狂的；狂暴的
This individual is desperate and should not be approached as they might be armed.
这个人已经走投无路，不应该靠近，因为他可能携带武器。
The robber was clearly desperate and the police are now trying to catch him.
那个劫匪显然已经走投无路，警方正在努力抓捕他。