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desperately

/ˈdespərətli/ American
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  • adv. 拼命地, 极度地
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Definition
  • adv. in an extreme way that shows great need or a lack of hope
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Example
He desperately searched his bag for the missing keys.
他拼命在包里翻找丢失的钥匙。
Word familydespair-
n.
despairL4desperationL5
adj.
desperateL3despairingL6
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