depression
US /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/
UK /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/
名词
1.
抑郁症
a state of feeling sad and hopeless that can last for weeks or months and prevent you from living a normal life
示例:
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She has been suffering from severe depression for years.
她多年来一直患有严重的抑郁症。
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Talking to a therapist can help manage depression.
与治疗师交谈有助于控制抑郁症。
2.
萧条, 经济衰退
a long and severe recession in an economy or market
示例:
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The Great Depression of the 1930s had a global impact.
20世纪30年代的经济大萧条对全球产生了影响。
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Governments try to prevent economic depression through various policies.
政府试图通过各种政策来防止经济萧条。
3.
凹陷, 低洼处, 坑
an area that is lower than the surrounding surface
示例:
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There was a slight depression in the road after the heavy rain.
大雨过后，路面上有一个轻微的凹陷。
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The meteor created a large depression in the ground.
陨石在地面上造成了一个巨大的凹陷。
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