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depression

/dɪprɛʃən/

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a mental health condition involving lasting low mood and loss of interest

抑郁症

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She sought help when depression made daily tasks difficult.
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抑郁症让她难以完成日常事务，她因此寻求帮助。
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Pronunciation: /dɪprɛʃən/

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