doldrums
n
1 the doldrums [pl]
parts of the ocean near the equator where there is little or no wind 赤道附近無風(fēng)的海域; 赤道無風(fēng)帶.
2 (idm 習(xí)語) in the `doldrums
(a) feeling depressed; in low spirits 精神不振; 意志消沉; 無精打彩
He's been in the doldrums ever since she left him. 自從她離開他以來, 他一直很消沉.
(b) not active or making progress 不活躍; 無進(jìn)展
Despite these measures, the economy remains in the doldrums. 盡管采取了這些措施, 經(jīng)濟(jì)狀況仍然毫無起色.