Desperate
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What Does Desperate Mean?
- 绝望的
- 极度渴望的
- 孤注一掷的
Desperate Pronunciation
ˈdɛspərɪt
Desperate Definition
adjective
Definition
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad that it is impossible to deal with; having lost all hope.
In ZH
感到或表现出绝望的感觉，即情况如此糟糕以至于无法应对；失去所有希望。
How to Use Desperate in a Sentence
- After the local bakery ran out of donuts, the townspeople became desperate and started a donut-sharing club.
- He was so desperate for a Wi-Fi signal that he climbed a tree to get a better reception.
- The cat looked desperate when it realized it had knocked over the only can of tuna in the house.
Cultural Notes
In English-speaking cultures, the term 'desperate' can be used humorously to describe minor inconveniences, like running out of snacks during a movie. It's often used in exaggerated situations.
adjective
Definition
Having an urgent need or desire; willing to take risks because one has lost hope.
In ZH
有一种迫切的需求或渴望；愿意冒险，因为一个人已经失去了希望。
How to Use Desperate in a Sentence
- She was so desperate to see the latest superhero movie that she dressed as a superhero to get in early.
- During the last sale, I was desperate enough to grab the last pair of shoes, only to find out they were two sizes too small.
- With no coffee in the morning, he felt desperate enough to consider calling his ex for help!
Cultural Notes
In many contexts, people might describe someone who is 'desperate' as acting irrationally, often relating to love or material needs.