depressed
/dɪˈprest/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2101 in the learning path
抑郁的；沮丧的
Definitions
adj. very unhappy, sometimes persistently as part of a mental illness
抑郁的；沮丧的
adj. having little economic activity or few opportunities
经济萧条的；不景气的
Example
He felt depressed after weeks of unsuccessful job hunting.
连续数周求职无果后，他感到很沮丧。
Investment in public transport can connect economically depressed areas with employment opportunities and essential services.
投资公共交通可以让经济萧条地区的居民获得就业机会和基本服务。
Collocations
- feel depressed
- severely depressed
- economically depressed area
Word family
- depress (v.)
- depression (n.)
- depressing (adj.)
Synonyms
- dejected
- downcast
Antonyms
- cheerful
Usage tip
depressed形容人的感受；depressing形容令人沮丧的事。
FAQ
- What does depressed mean?
- very unhappy, sometimes persistently as part of a mental illness having little economic activity or few opportunities
- How is depressed pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈprest/, US /dɪˈprest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
