depressed

• 形容情绪低落、悲伤、沮丧或缺乏活力与希望的状态；也可指经济萧条、不景气。

Describes a state of feeling very sad, unhappy, or lacking in energy and hope.

1. Clinical depressionB2formalmedical

   Suffering from a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low mood.

   临床抑郁症

   • She was diagnosed with clinical depression and started therapy.
   • Many people with depression find it hard to get out of bed.
   • He has been feeling depressed for several months now.

   同义词depressivemelancholic

2. Sad or low moodA2informal

   Feeling very unhappy, discouraged, or hopeless.

   抑郁的

   • He felt depressed after failing the exam.
   • She was depressed about losing her job.
   • The rainy weather made everyone feel a bit depressed.

   同义词bluedejecteddespondentdiscourageddishearteneddowndowncastgloomylowmelancholymiserablemorosesadunhappy

   反义词cheerfulelatedhappyjoyfuloptimisticupbeat

3. Economic declineB2formal

   Relating to a period of economic downturn or reduced activity.

   经济萧条

   • The country's economy is depressed due to the recession.
   • Sales figures are depressed compared to last year.
   • The depressed housing market has affected many families.

   同义词dullflatrecessionaryslowsluggishsoftstagnantweak

   反义词boomingflourishingprosperousthriving

• 动词，表示使某人感到悲伤、沮丧或情绪低落；也表示降低某物的水平、数量或价值。

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel sad or lowering the level or value of something.

1. Make sad or gloomyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel sad, discouraged, or emotionally low.

   使沮丧

   • The bad news depressed him for days.
   • Rainy weather often depresses her mood.
   • Constant criticism can depress a person's spirit.

   同义词burdencast downdejectdemoralizediscouragedisheartendismayoppresssaddenweigh down

   反义词cheerelateuplift

2. Reduce economic activityB2formalbusiness

   To cause a decline in economic activity, prices, or values.

   抑制经济活动

   • The recession depressed the housing market.
   • High interest rates can depress consumer spending.
   • The crisis depressed stock prices significantly.

   同义词coolcurbdampendecreasediminishlowerreducerestrainslowweaken

   反义词boostencouragestimulate

3. Press down physicallyB1formal

   To push or press something downward.

   按下

   • Depress the clutch pedal to change gears.
   • He depressed the button to start the machine.
   • Depress the lever gently to release the lock.

   同义词bear down oncompresslowerpresspress downpushpush downweigh down

   反义词elevateliftraise