depressive
UK/dɪ'presɪv/US/di'presiv/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Causing or relating to depression
抑郁的，引起抑郁的
n.
A person who suffers from depression
抑郁症患者
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddepress + -ive = 'relating to being pressed down in mood' — used mainly in clinical terms.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.depressive disorder抑郁障碍
- 2.depressive episode抑郁发作
- 3.manic depressive躁郁的
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was diagnosed with a depressive disorder.
- 2.
He had a severe depressive episode last winter.