major depressive disorder
major depressive disorder — 慣用語
1. a diagnosed medical condition in which a person feels extremely sad and loses in
重鬱症
持續兩週以上的重度憂鬱病症
a diagnosed medical condition in which a person feels extremely sad and loses interest in things they normally enjoy for at least two weeks, often together with physical changes such as trouble sleeping, low energy, poor concentration, and shifts in appetite or weight
Kian was diagnosed with major depressive disorder after three weeks of hopelessness.
Kian 因連續三週感到絕望而被診斷出重鬱症。
diagnosis pattern: be diagnosed with [condition]
The clinic treats patients with major depressive disorder using both therapy and antidepressant medication.
這家診所透過心理治療和藥物來治療重鬱症患者。
After her divorce, Nadia developed major depressive disorder and stopped seeing friends.
離婚後，Nadia 罹患重鬱症，不再與朋友見面或去上班。
Maya felt exhausted and unfocused for over two weeks due to major depressive disorder.
Maya 因重鬱症而連續兩週以上感到極度疲憊、無法專注。
Sivan's therapist explained that major depressive disorder is different from ordinary sadness that passes quickly.
Sivan 的心理師解釋，重鬱症不同於很快就過去的普通憂傷。
- clinical depression
the formal medical term for the same condition, often used interchangeably in diagnosis
- major depression
a shorter, commonly used equivalent in medical and everyday contexts
文法句型
be diagnosed with major depressive disorder
suffer from / have major depressive disorder
用法筆記
Only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose this condition — it should not be used to describe short-term unhappiness or normal emotional responses to life events.