basket case

1. N-COUNT If someone describes a country or organization as a basket case, they mean that its economy or finances are in a seriously bad state. (国家或机构的)经济状况极差[非正式]

The country is an economic basket case with chronic unemployment and rampant crime. 这个国家处于非常糟糕的经济状态，到处都是长期失业的人和猖獗的犯罪行为。

2. N-COUNT If you describe someone as a basket case, you think that they are very nervous or unable to function. 非常紧张或者失态的人[非正式]

You're going to think I'm a basket case when I tell you this. 当我告诉你这些的时候，你肯定会认为我失态了。