doldrums
US /ˈdoʊl.drəmz/
UK /ˈdɒl.drəmz/
复数名词
1.
低迷, 不景气
a state of inactivity or stagnation, especially in business or the economy
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The economy has been in the doldrums for months.
经济已经低迷了好几个月。
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Sales are usually in the doldrums during the summer.
夏季销售通常处于低迷状态。
2.
低落, 沮丧
a state of feeling sad, depressed, or lacking in energy
示例:
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He's been in the doldrums ever since he lost his job.
自从失业以来，他一直处于低落状态。
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The team was in the doldrums after losing three games in a row.
连输三场比赛后，球队士气低落。
3.
赤道无风带, 无风带
an equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean with calms, sudden storms, and light variable winds
示例:
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The sailing ship was stuck in the doldrums for days.
帆船在赤道无风带被困了几天。
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Navigating through the doldrums was a challenge for ancient mariners.
穿越赤道无风带对古代水手来说是一个挑战。