desperate

形容詞

1. 1

   絕望的、走投無路的

   After losing his job, he felt desperate and could not sleep.

   失業後，他感到走投無路，夜裡無法入睡。

2. 2

   極渴望的、迫切需要的常接 for 或 to

   She was desperate for a cup of coffee after the long flight.

   經過漫長的飛行，她非常想喝一杯咖啡。

3. 3

   危急的、嚴重的

   The hospital is facing a desperate shortage of nurses.

   這家醫院正面臨護理人員嚴重短缺的危急情況。

4. 4

   不顧一切的、拚命的

   He made one desperate attempt to save the drowning child.

   他不顧一切地試圖救起那個溺水的孩子。

5. 5

   亡命的、凶狠的

   The police warned that the escaped man was desperate and armed.

   警方警告說，那名逃犯是個持有武器的亡命之徒。