Depression
01
抑郁, 忧郁
a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities
例子
After the breakup, he fell into a deep depression.
分手后，他陷入了深深的抑郁。
She sought help to manage her depression and anxiety.
她寻求帮助来管理她的抑郁和焦虑。
02
萧条, 经济危机
a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time
例子
The Great Depression of the 1930s saw widespread unemployment and severe economic hardship.
1930年代的大萧条见证了广泛的失业和严重的经济困难。
Governments implemented various policies to combat the effects of the economic depression.
政府实施了各种政策来对抗经济萧条的影响。
03
a sunken or low-lying area in the earth's surface
例子
The desert contains a large depression below sea level.
Floodwaters collected in the natural depression.
04
the act of pressing something down
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The surface of the metal showed depressions from hammering.
The carpet had depressions where the furniture once stood.
07
低气压, 低压区
a region of the atmosphere where the air pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas
例子
A depression moving in from the Atlantic is expected to bring heavy rain.
一个从大西洋移动过来的低压预计会带来大雨。
The weather forecast warned of a deep depression forming over the region.
天气预报警告该地区上空正在形成一个深低压。
08
a historical period, specifically the worldwide economic downturn during the 1930s
例子
The Depression caused mass unemployment around the globe.
Families struggled to survive during the Depression.
