depression
Significado: A mental health condition causing persistent sadness; an economic downturn
Depression has two main meanings. Medically, it is a mental health condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Economically, a depression is a severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity, more serious than a recession. It can also refer to a hollow or sunken area in a surface.
Ejemplos
- She's been suffering from depression since losing her job. 她自从失业以来一直患有抑郁症。Ella ha estado sufriendo de depresión desde que perdió su trabajo.彼女は仕事を失ってからうつ病に苦しんでいます。그녀는 실직한 이후로 우울증에 시달리고 있습니다.
- The Great Depression of the 1930s affected countries worldwide. 1930年代的大萧条影响了世界各国。La Gran Depresión de los años 30 afectó a países de todo el mundo.1930年代の大恐慌は世界中の国々に影響を与えました。1930년대의 대공황은 전 세계 국가들에 영향을 미쳤습니다.
- There was a depression in the ground where water collected. 地面上有一处积水的凹陷。Había una depresión en el suelo donde se acumulaba el agua.水がたまる地面のくぼみがありました。물이 고이는 지면의 움푹 패인 곳이 있었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'depressionem' meaning 'a pressing down', from 'deprimere' (to press down), from 'de-' (down) + 'premere' (to press). The psychological sense appeared in the 1660s; the economic sense ('the Great Depression') in the 1930s.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The term 'depression' for the mental condition became common in the 20th century, replacing the older term 'melancholia.' The Great Depression of the 1930s gave the economic meaning widespread recognition.
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