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desperado

/dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/

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noun

亡命之徒，暴徒.

A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.

Examples :

"The sheriff warned that the captured bank robber was a known desperado, likely to try escaping again. "

警长警告说，抓住的那个银行劫匪是个有名的亡命之徒，很可能会再次尝试逃跑。

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noun

亡命之徒，铤而走险的人。

A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, an addict, etc.

Examples :

"After losing his job and facing eviction, he became a desperado, willing to do anything to provide for his family. "

失业又面临驱逐后，他成了个走投无路的人，为了养家糊口什么都愿意做。

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noun

亡命之徒，孤注一掷的人，为情所困的人

A person who is desperately in love or is desperate for a romantic or sexual relationship.

Examples :

"Mark became a real desperado after Sarah broke up with him; he was constantly calling her and leaving gifts at her door. "

莎拉跟他分手后，马克简直成了个为情所困的亡命之徒，不停地给她打电话，还在她家门口放礼物。

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noun

孤注一掷的棋子，敢死卒。

A piece that seems determined to give itself up, typically to bring about stalemate or perpetual check.

Examples :

"The bishop became a desperado, sacrificing itself to force a draw by perpetual check. "

主教变成了一个孤注一掷的棋子，牺牲自己，强行形成长将和棋的局面。