to make an economy or market less active 使萧条；使不景气◆The recession has depressed the housing market. 经济衰退导致住宅市场不景气。◆Lowering spending would depress the economic climate. 降低开支会导致经济形势不景气。
to reduce the value of prices, wages, sales, etc. 减少，降低（价格、工资、销量等）◆Profits were depressed by reorganization costs. 重组成本使利润减少了。◆Warm weather has depressed sales of winter clothing. 温暖的天气使冬装的销量下降。