desperate /ˈdespərit/ adj. 1.(令人)绝望的，严重的：He felt desperate, ready to pay any price.他感到绝望了， 准备付出任何代价。 2.迫切，猛烈： He had a desperate desire to justify himself.他急于想为自己辩护。He was desperate for money, and so he stole ￡5. 他急需钱，因此偷了5英镑。They're desperate to escape.他们急于想逃跑。3.亡命的，不顾后果的：The prisoners became desperate in their attempts to escape. 囚犯们企图逃跑已经不顾一切后果。