English Dictionary

basket case

名詞

俗語

(slang, potentially offensive) One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion.

日本語の意味

精神的・肉体的に極度に無力になった人（神経衰弱やパニックに陥った状態の人） / ストレスやパニックで機能不全に陥った人

After three sleepless nights and nonstop pressure at work, Jenna became a complete basket case before the presentation.

三晩も眠れず、仕事のプレッシャーが続いたせいで、ジェナは発表の前に完全にお手上げ状態になった。

意味（1）

(slang, potentially offensive) One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion.

She was a complete basket case the morning of her wedding.

意味（2）

An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise).

This country is a financial basket case, a country so broke that it should be a perfect warning to lenders.

basket cases （ plural ）