
malaise
/mæˈleɪz/
CEFR level C2Topic HealthWord #7171 in the learning path
全身不适;不安
Definitions
n. a general feeling of illness or unease without a clear cause
全身不适;不安
n. a widespread lack of confidence, energy, or progress in society
萎靡;低迷状态
Example
A lingering malaise kept me on the sofa all afternoon.
持续的不适让我整个下午都待在沙发上。
Prolonged economic malaise can weaken public confidence and discourage businesses from investing in new projects.
长期的经济低迷会削弱公众信心,并使企业不愿投资新项目。
Collocations
- general malaise
- economic malaise
- a sense of malaise
Usage tip
较正式,既指笼统的身体不适,也可指社会经济低迷。
FAQ
- What does malaise mean?
- a general feeling of illness or unease without a clear cause a widespread lack of confidence, energy, or progress in society
- How is malaise pronounced?
- UK /mæˈleɪz/, US /mæˈleɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.