Believe me, you can get a bit desperate.

相信我，你可以得到一点绝望。

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"Can I walk there?" I might have sounded a bit desperate.

“我可以走过去吗？”我可能显得有点绝望。

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When those scarce goods are vital for the smooth running of the economy (as oil is), it is natural for countries to get a bit desperate.

当那些短缺的商品对于经济正常运行至关重要时（比如原油），国家自然就会变得有点疯狂。

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"That kind of activity I think is something of a symbol of an organization that is getting a bit desperate, " Renuart said.

CNN: Iraq promises more suicide attacks

"That kind of activity I think is something of a symbol of an organization that is getting a bit desperate, " said Renuart.

CNN: Iraq promises more suicide bombings

Personalised plates are regularly used in films and television series to hint that a character is a braggart or an egomaniac or just a bit desperate for attention.

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