depression
dep
ˈdɪp
dip
re
re
ssion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/dɪpɹˈɛʃən/

英語での「depression」の定義と意味

Depression
01

うつ病, 憂鬱

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities
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depression definition and meaning
example
After the breakup, he fell into a deep depression.
別れた後、彼は深いうつ病に陥った。
She sought help to manage her depression and anxiety.
彼女はうつ病と不安を管理するために助けを求めた。
02

不況, 経済危機

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time
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example
The Great Depression of the 1930s saw widespread unemployment and severe economic hardship.
1930年代の大恐慌では、広範な失業と深刻な経済的困難が見られました。
Governments implemented various policies to combat the effects of the economic depression.
政府は経済不況の影響に対抗するために様々な政策を実施しました。
03

a sunken or low-lying area in the earth's surface

example
The desert contains a large depression below sea level.
Floodwaters collected in the natural depression.
04

the act of pressing something down

example
Depression of the button activated the machine.
She demonstrated the depression of the button to start the machine.
05

angular distance below the horizon, especially of a celestial object

example
The sun 's depression below the horizon signaled the start of twilight.
Mariners measure the depression of stars for navigation.
06

a hollow or concave area in a surface created by pressure

example
The surface of the metal showed depressions from hammering.
The carpet had depressions where the furniture once stood.
07

低気圧, 気圧の低い領域

a region of the atmosphere where the air pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas
example
A depression moving in from the Atlantic is expected to bring heavy rain.
大西洋から近づく低気圧は、大雨をもたらすと予想されています。
The weather forecast warned of a deep depression forming over the region.
天気予報は、地域の上に深い 低気圧 が形成されることを警告しました。
08

a historical period, specifically the worldwide economic downturn during the 1930s

example
The Depression caused mass unemployment around the globe.
Families struggled to survive during the Depression.
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