depress
US /dɪˈpres/
UK /dɪˈpres/
动词
1.
使沮丧, 使抑郁
make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected
示例:
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The gloomy weather always depresses her.
阴沉的天气总是让她感到沮丧。
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News of the layoffs depressed the entire team.
裁员的消息让整个团队感到沮丧。
2.
按下, 压低
push or pull (something) down to a lower position
示例:
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You need to depress the lever to open the gate.
你需要按下杠杆才能打开大门。
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The heavy snow depressed the branches of the trees.
大雪压低了树枝。