doldrums
US /ˈdoʊl.drəmz/
UK /ˈdɒl.drəmz/
複數名詞
1.
低迷, 不景氣
a state of inactivity or stagnation, especially in business or the economy
範例:
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The economy has been in the doldrums for months.
經濟已經低迷了好幾個月。
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Sales are usually in the doldrums during the summer.
夏季銷售通常處於低迷狀態。
2.
低落, 沮喪
a state of feeling sad, depressed, or lacking in energy
範例:
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He's been in the doldrums ever since he lost his job.
自從失業以來，他一直處於低落狀態。
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The team was in the doldrums after losing three games in a row.
連輸三場比賽後，球隊士氣低落。
3.
赤道無風帶, 無風帶
an equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean with calms, sudden storms, and light variable winds
範例:
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The sailing ship was stuck in the doldrums for days.
帆船在赤道無風帶被困了幾天。
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Navigating through the doldrums was a challenge for ancient mariners.
穿越赤道無風帶對古代水手來說是一個挑戰。