despair
UK/di'spєә/US
IELTSB1
Definitions
n.
Complete loss of hope; a state of utter hopelessness and despondency
绝望，失望
v.
To lose all hope; to give up any expectation of improvement
绝望，对……不抱希望
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdespairother
=despair
Common Collocations
- 1.deep despair深深的绝望
- 2.sense of despair绝望感
- 3.despair of对……不抱希望
Example Sentences
- 1.
The refugees fell into complete despair after losing all their possessions.
- 2.
He began to despair that he would ever find a job in this economy.