desperately

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/ˈdɛspərətli/
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/ˈdɛspərətli/

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If a task feels desperately unfinished, allow yourself a small, fixed extra window (e.g. 30 minutes) to complete it, but use this option no more than twice per week to protect your personal time.
general
отчаянно
Наречие подчёркивает, насколько сильно человек считает, что задачу необходимо закончить.
The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being
This practical guide explains how education policy, school environments and individual habits can support teacher well-being. It presents research-based measures, implementation steps and examples from schools around the world, with dashboards for assessing the evidence and likely impact of each approach.
The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being
Through street after street and square after square went whirling this preposterous vehicle, in which the fare was urging the horse and the driver trying desperately to stop it.
transport
отчаянно пытаться что-либо остановить
Прилагать отчаянные усилия, чтобы остановить что-либо.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
"The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical novel with elements of adventure and satire, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Gabriel Syme, a police detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London to uncover their plans and identities. As the narrative unfolds, it explores complex themes of order, chaos, and the nature of evil, often through witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge conventional thinking. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the suburb of Saffron Park, with its colorful and eccentric inhabitants, primarily poets and artists. One evening, during a striking sunset, the anarchistic poet Lucian Gregory meets Gabriel Syme, who surprises him with bold arguments in favor of law and order, challenging Gregory's views. Their conversation escalates into a duel of ideologies when Gregory reveals his deep commitment to anarchism, which leads to a confrontation between the two. In a twist of fate, Syme's true identity as a detective is disclosed, and as he joins the anarchists disguised as one of them, the stage is set for a profound exploration of the philosophical conflict between chaos and structure in society.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
Danègre was trembling with fear, and yet he struggled desperately to maintain an air of indifference.
psychology
отчаянно
Desperately показывает, что попытка выглядеть спокойным была напряжённой и трудной.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar
"The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of stories published in 1907. This debut collection introduces the charming and cunning Arsène Lupin, a master thief who outsmarts police and high society alike. Through nine tales of daring heists, clever disguises, and audacious escapes, Lupin proves himself an unmatched criminal genius. From shipboard robberies to prison breaks, he taunts authorities—including a famous English detective—while stealing priceless treasures with impeccable style and wit.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar
From what people say she's not very desperately in love with him, but — well, I fancy it's like rather too many of these Anglo-American matches.
marriage
быть безумно влюблённым в кого-либо
Быть чрезвычайно сильно влюблённым в кого-либо.
A Honeymoon in Space
A Honeymoon in Space is a 1901 novel by George Griffith. It was originally serialized in abridged form in Pearson's Magazine in 1900 under the title Stories of Other Worlds. The scientific romance story depicts a tour of the Solar System, a type of story that was in vogue at the time.
A Honeymoon in Space
I can explain, he said desperately.
general
отчаянно
Наречие показывает, что он говорит с сильным отчаянием или в большой спешке.
The Misplaced Battleship
"The Misplaced Battleship" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around interstellar intrigue and crime, specifically the implications of a powerful battleship being secretly built in a peaceful sector of the galaxy. It addresses themes of deception, adventure, and the moral complexities faced by characters navigating both lawful and unlawful pursuits in a futuristic setting.
The Misplaced Battleship