desperation /ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən/ noun Learner's definition of DESPERATION
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: a strong feeling of sadness, fear, and loss of hope绝望；拼命；铤而走险 -
She felt overcome by desperation.她感到万分绝望。
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a life of desperation走投无路的生活
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the desperation of severe poverty极度贫困下的绝望
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The robbery was an act of desperation. [=a desperate act]这次抢劫是铤而走险的行为。
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They hired me out of desperation, because they couldn't get anyone else.他们出于无奈雇用了我，因为他们找不到其他人。
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Finally, in desperation, he tried to flee the country.最后，在走投无路的情况下，他试图逃离这个国家。