depression

di'preʃәn
四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 3

英文释义

n. a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
n. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
n. sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
n. a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment

中文翻译

n. 不景气, 消沉, 沮丧, 洼地
[医] 抑郁[症], 阻抑, 压低, 凹, 窝, 衰退, 俯角

3
Collins 星级
3,114
BNC 频率
2,095
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记忆技巧

depression 由前缀 de-(表示向下、减少)和词根 press(压)以及后缀 -ion(表示动作或状态)组成,整体意思是“被压下”或“情绪低落的状态”。

例句

1. Many people experience depression during difficult times.

在困难时期,许多人会经历抑郁。

2. It's important to talk to someone if you are feeling depression.

如果你感到抑郁,和别人谈谈是很重要的。

3. Exercise can help reduce symptoms of depression.

锻炼可以帮助减轻抑郁症状。

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