We're told to stay busy to ward off depression and feelings of anxiety.

我们被告知要保持忙碌来避免沮丧和焦虑不安。

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Horse owners are forced to go outside themselves to interact with their animals, and that may help stave off depression.

马主们“被迫”去户外和自己的马互动，该行动或能赶走抑郁。

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But more research is needed to show if this might mean it is useful for warding off depression.

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He was able to get provisions that were necessary to stave off depression through Congress -- and he did so, and was able to act legislatively.

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She was signed off with depression in December 2003 and remained off work until January 2005 when she was dismissed due to sustained ill health.

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