desperately
UK/'despәrәtli/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adv.
In a desperate manner; with great urgency or intensity; extremely
拼命地，不顾一切地；极度地
Root Breakdown
desperatelyother
=desperately
Common Collocations
- 1.desperately needed急需
- 2.desperately want非常想要
- 3.desperately trying竭力尝试
Example Sentences
- 1.
The rescue team desperately searched the rubble for survivors after the earthquake.
- 2.
She desperately wanted to call her family but had no phone signal.