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sleep deprivation
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈsliːp dep.rɪˌveɪ.ʃən/ us /ˈsliːp dep.rəˌveɪ.ʃən/
the condition of not having had enough sleep or of being prevented from having enough sleep, especially for several days or more: 睡眠不足;剥夺睡眠
One in three new mothers suffers serious sleep deprivation.三分之一的新妈妈遭受严重的睡眠不足。
He suffered repeated strip searches and sleep deprivation.他遭受反复的脱衣搜查，且睡眠被剥夺。
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fatigue
Sleep deprivation totally undermines the immune system.
Over time, sleep deprivation takes its toll.
They say that nothing ages you like sleep deprivation.
He claims that he was subjected to sleep deprivation and psychological duress.
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all in
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at your worstidiom
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frazzled
gassed
haggard
knackered
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