depress
/dɪˈpres/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4257 in the learning path
使沮丧；使消沉
Definitions
v. To make someone feel unhappy and without hope.
使沮丧；使消沉
v. To reduce an amount, value, or level of activity.
使降低；使萧条
v. To push something down.
按下；压下
Example
Days of grey skies and constant rain depress me.
连日灰暗的天空和不停的雨让我感到沮丧。
High borrowing costs can depress consumer spending, making it harder for small businesses to survive.
高昂的借贷成本会抑制消费支出，使小企业更难生存。
Collocations
- depress demand
- depress prices
- depress a pedal
Word family
- depressed (adj.)
- depressing (adj.)
- depression (n.)
Synonyms
- sadden
- discourage
- lower
Antonyms
- cheer
- raise
Usage tip
depressed形容人感到沮丧，depressing形容事物令人沮丧。
FAQ
- What does depress mean?
- To make someone feel unhappy and without hope. To reduce an amount, value, or level of activity. To push something down.
- How is depress pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈpres/, US /dɪˈpres/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
