意志消沉

Her despondency arises from her inability to find employment.

她之所以意志沉是因为她无法找到工作。

He was in the blues on account of his failure in business.

他因事业失败而意志沉。

They have left the teaching profession, demoralised and undervalued.

他们已经离开了教学行业，意志沉，受人轻视。

His mother was depressed by the sad news.

这个坏息使他的母亲意志沉。

Many troubles oppressed my father.

种种困难使我父亲意志沉。