basket case - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized lifea person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

The idiom "basket case" has its origins in the aftermath of World War I, particularly during World War II. It was originally a term used in medical contexts to describe soldiers who had lost all four limbs and required a basket or crate to carry them. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone who is mentally or emotionally unstable and unable to cope with the stresses of life.The idiom "basket case" has its origins in the aftermath of World War I, particularly during World War II. It was originally a term used in medical contexts to describe soldiers who had lost all four limbs and required a basket or crate to carry them. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone who is mentally or emotionally unstable and unable to cope with the stresses of life.

例句

After the tragic accident, he became a basket case, unable to recover emotionally.
在那场悲惨的事故之后，他变成了一个绝望的案例，无法在情感上恢复。
If he seeks therapy and support, he may avoid becoming a basket case during difficult times.
如果他寻求治疗和支持，他可能会在困难时期避免成为一个精神崩溃的人。
She's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a complete basket case.
她被工作和家庭问题压得喘不过气来，感觉自己完全是个废人。