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词汇 empty-nest-syndrome
释义 empty nest syndrome
noun[ U ]
uk /emp.ti ˈnest ˌsɪn.drəʊm/ us /emp.ti ˈnest ˌsɪn.droʊm/
the sad feelings that parents have when their children grow up and leave home: 空巢综合症(指父母因子女长大离家而郁郁寡欢)
The last of her children had recently moved out and she was suffering from empty nest syndrome.她最小的孩子最近搬出去住了,她倍受空巢综合症的煎熬。
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Examples of empty nest syndrome


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Parents going through emptynestsyndrome can ease their stress by pursuing their own hobbies and interests in their increased spare time.
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Parents who experience emptynestsyndrome often question whether or not they have adequately prepared their child to live independently.
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Symptoms of emptynestsyndrome can include depression, a sense of loss of purpose, feelings of rejection, or worry, stress, and anxiety over the child's welfare.
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Since a young adult moving out from his or her parents' house is generally a normal and healthy event, the symptoms of emptynestsyndrome often go unrecognized.
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