depression

A noun referring to a state of low mood and aversion to activity, or a medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние пониженного настроения и отвращения к деятельности, или медицинское состояние, характеризующееся устойчивым чувством печали, безнадёжности и потери интереса.esSustantivo que designa un estado de ánimo bajo y aversión a la actividad, o una condición médica caracterizada por tristeza persistente, desesperanza y pérdida de interés.frÉtat de tristesse profonde, de découragement et de perte d'intérêt ou de plaisir pour les activités, pouvant correspondre à un trouble médical ou à une humeur passagère. Peut aussi désigner une dépression économique ou une zone géographique en creux.deZustand gedrückter Stimmung, Niedergeschlagenheit und Interesselosigkeit; auch eine psychische Erkrankung mit anhaltender Traurigkeit, Hoffnungslosigkeit und Verlust von Freude und Antrieb.ptSubstantivo que designa um estado de humor deprimido e aversão à atividade, ou uma condição médica caracterizada por tristeza persistente, desesperança e perda de interesse.zh指情绪低落、对活动失去兴趣的状态，也指一种以持续悲伤、绝望和丧失兴趣为特征的精神疾病。arاسم يدل على حالة من انخفاض المزاج وفقدان الاهتمام أو المتعة بالأنشطة، أو على حالة طبية تتميز بمشاعر مستمرة من الحزن واليأس وفقدان الدافع.

1. Mental health condition B2 formal medical

   A serious medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.

   • She was diagnosed with clinical depression and started therapy.
   • Depression can affect anyone regardless of age or background.
   • Many people with depression benefit from a combination of medication and counseling.

   ruДепрессияesDepresión (trastorno mental)frDépression (trouble mental)deDepressionptDepressãozh抑郁症arالاكتئاب

   Synonyme: clinical depressionmelancholiaunipolar depression

   Antonyme: cheerfulnesscontentmentelationeuphoriahappinessjoy

2. Weather phenomenon B2 formal scientific

   A region of low atmospheric pressure, often associated with clouds and precipitation.

   • A deep depression is moving across the Atlantic, bringing heavy rain.
   • Meteorologists are tracking a depression that may develop into a storm.
   • The depression caused strong winds and flooding in coastal areas.

   ruЦиклонesDepresión atmosféricafrdépression (météorologie)deTiefdruckgebietptDepressãozh低气压arمنخفض جوي

   Synonyme: cyclonelowtrough

3. Economic downturn B2 formal business

   A prolonged period of severe economic decline, characterized by high unemployment and low production.

   • The Great Depression of the 1930s had a devastating impact on global economies.
   • Many businesses failed during the economic depression.
   • Governments implemented policies to prevent another depression.

   ruЭкономический спадesDepresión económicafrdépression économiquedeWirtschaftskriseptDepressão econômicazh经济萧条arالكساد الاقتصادي

   Synonyme: crisisdownturnhard timesrecessionslumpstagnation

   Antonyme: boomexpansiongrowthprosperityrecovery

4. Geographical feature C1 formal scientific

   A sunken or lowered area on a surface, such as a dip in the ground or a basin.

   • The valley formed a natural depression in the landscape.
   • Water collected in the depression after the heavy rain.
   • Geologists studied the depression to understand its formation.

   ruВпадинаesDepresión geográficafrDépression (relief)deSenkeptDepressãozh洼地arمنخفض أرضي

   Synonyme: basincavityconcavitydiphollowlowlandsinktrough

   Antonyme: elevationhillmoundridgerise

• depressions plural form
• depressions' possessive plural form
• depression's possessive singular form