dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening 黑暗的;光线不好的(尤指看起来压抑或恐怖) a gloomy corridor badly lit by oil lamps. 用油灯照明的阴森森的走廊。 ■feeling distressed or pessimistic 感到悲伤(或悲观)的 I am by no means gloomy about the prospects for British industry. 我对英国工业的前景一点也不悲观。 ■causing distress or depression 使悲伤(或消沉)的 a gloomy atmosphere. 令人沮丧的气氛。