adj.

1.（因绝望而）不惜冒险的，不顾一切的，拼命的

2.绝望的，孤注一掷的，铤而走险的

3.非常需要，渴望，极想

4.（情况）极严重的，极危险的，很危急的

词形变化

副词desperately

名称desperateness

英语解释

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

(of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair

showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire

desperately determined

a person who is frightened and in need of help

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless