depress
US /dɪˈpres/
UK /dɪˈpres/
1.
menekan, menyedihkan
make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected
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The gloomy weather always depresses her.
Cuaca yang suram sentiasa menekan perasaannya.
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News of the layoffs depressed the entire team.
Berita pemberhentian kerja menekan seluruh pasukan.
2.
menekan, menurunkan
push or pull (something) down to a lower position
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You need to depress the lever to open the gate.
Anda perlu menekan tuil untuk membuka pagar.
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The heavy snow depressed the branches of the trees.
Salji tebal menekan dahan-dahan pokok.
3.
menekan, mengurangkan
reduce the level of activity in (something, especially an economy)
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High interest rates can depress economic growth.
Kadar faedah yang tinggi boleh menekan pertumbuhan ekonomi.
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A lack of demand will depress prices.
Kekurangan permintaan akan menekan harga.