Definitions
n. Darkness or weak light that makes things difficult to see
昏暗；幽暗
n. A feeling of sadness or lack of hope
忧郁；悲观气氛
Example
A tiny candle flickered in the gloom of the cellar.
地窖一片昏暗，一支小蜡烛闪烁着微光。
Despite widespread economic gloom, investment in renewable energy continues to create opportunities for skilled workers.
尽管经济前景普遍令人悲观，可再生能源投资仍不断为技术工人创造机会。
Collocations
- in the gloom
- economic gloom
- a sense of gloom
- doom and gloom
Word family
- gloomy (adj.)
- gloomily (adv.)
- gloominess (n.)
Synonyms
- dimness
- despondency
Antonyms
- brightness
- cheerfulness
Usage tip
既可指光线昏暗，也可指心情或前景黯淡。
FAQ
- What does gloom mean?
- Darkness or weak light that makes things difficult to see A feeling of sadness or lack of hope
- How is gloom pronounced?
- UK /ɡluːm/, US /ɡluːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
