Sam's desperation grew worse as his exams approached.随着考试的临近, 萨姆学习越来越拼命。

In desperation I joined a physical exercise class.我实在没办法了, 只好参加了一个健身班。

It was out of sheer desperation that he had resorted to hijacking.他铤而走险, 才想起劫车这一招的。

his desperation to prove himself他想要证明自己的迫切渴望

There is a real desperation to put things right.真心希望能把事情理顺。

Such was my desperation for a child that I'd have done anything.我当时迫切渴望能有个孩子, 为此我倾尽全力。

the feeling of desperation felt by the refugees那些难民的绝望感