dead in the water
陷入困境或無法繼續進行的狀態
正式·形容完全停滯
英文釋義
completely stuck or without any progress; unable to move forward or make any further advancements
例句
Without more funding, the whole plan is dead in the water.
典故來源
源自航海術語,船只在水中完全停止不動,無法前進,比喻項目或計劃陷入停滯。