what does frantic efforts means?

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Nithila

#513099 Tue, 13 May 08 01:11 PM

i have read one article from the BBC news web site.

Troops have arrived in Wenchuan county at the epicentre, which was largely cut off by the quake - but heavy rain is hampering rescue operations.

Elsewhere in Sichuan province, frantic efforts are being made to reach thousands of people under the rubble.

here , what does frantic efforts means? is it phrasal verb?

please help me , i 'm very begineer for english language..

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Mister Micawber

#513108 Tue, 13 May 08 01:24 PM

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Frantic = Highly excited with strong emotion or frustration; frenzied; excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion;
effort = exertion of physical or mental power; an earnest or strenuous attempt; something done by exertion or hard work

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