Desperation ˌdespəˈreɪʃn Noun Feeling Des·Per·Ation State Desperate N
This flashcard explains "desperation" as the state of being in such a bad situation that one is willing to try anything to change it, often leading to extreme or risky actions.
This flashcard explains "desperation" as the state of being in such a bad situation that one is willing to try anything to change it, often leading to extreme or risky actions.
[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]绝望；孤注一掷；铤而走险；拼命Desperation is the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you will try anything to change it.
This feeling of desperation and helplessness was common to most of the refugees...
大多数难民都有这种绝望和无助的感觉。
In desperation I joined a physical exercise class.
在绝望中我参加了一个健身班。
Oxford
des·per·ation/ˌdespəˈreɪʃn; NAmEˌdespəˈreɪʃn/noun[uncountable ]the state of being desperate 绝望；拚命；铤而走险◆In desperation,she called Louise and asked for her help. 在走投无路的情况下，她给路易丝打了个电话请她帮忙。◆There was a note of desperation in his voice.听他的语气他急得要命。◆an act of sheer desperation完全绝望的行为des·per·ation/ˌdespəˈreɪʃn; NAmEˌdespəˈreɪʃn/
the state of being desperate: a look of desperationin/out of desperation She resorted to stealing food out of desperation. In desperation, we had to borrow the money.
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desperation
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绝望(94%)，铤而走险(6%)
n.绝望的境地；不顾一切拼命
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