desperately

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desperately adverb (SERIOUSLY)

extremely or very much
非常；极其
He was desperately ill . 他病得很重。
They desperately wanted a child . 他们特别想要一个孩子。
UK She always seems to be desperately busy ! 她似乎总是特别忙！
UK He was desperately in love with her. 他疯狂地爱上了她。

desperately adverb (TAKING RISKS)

in a way that shows you are frightened and ready to try anything to change a situation
（因绝望而）拼命地；孤注一掷地
They fought desperately for their lives . 他们为了活命而拼命搏斗。

例句

• Doctors tried desperately to reduce the swelling in her brain .
• Blake looked ridiculous , and I tried desperately to keep a straight face .
• The rescuers could hear the sound of the trapped people desperately trying to claw their way through the rubble .
• The flood has left villagers and animals desperately scavenging for food .
• He wanted that job desperately, and was devastated when he failed to get it.
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