| 单词 | desperate |
| 释义 | desperate —desperately, adv. —desperateness, n. /des"peuhr it, -prit/, adj. 1. reckless or dangerous because of despair or urgency: a desperate killer. 2. having an urgent need, desire, etc.: desperate for attention. 3. leaving little or no hope; very serious or dangerous: a desperate illness. 4. extremely bad; intolerable or shocking: clothes in desperate taste. 5. extreme or excessive. 6. making a final, ultimate effort; giving all: a desperate attempt to save a life. 7. actuated by a feeling of hopelessness. 8. having no hope; giving in to despair. n. 9. Obs. a desperado. [1350-1400; ME < L desperatus, ptp. of desperare to DESPAIR; see -ATE1] Syn. 1. rash, frantic. 3. grave. See hopeless. 8. forlorn, desolate. Ant. 1. careful. 3, 8. hopeful. |
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