| [/ˈdɔldrəmz; ˋdɑldrəmz/] n 用法:
1 the doldrums [pl] parts of the ocean near the equator where there is little or no wind 赤道附近无风的海域; 赤道无风带. 用法:
2 (idm 习语) in the `doldrums (a) feeling depressed; in low spirits 精神不振; 意志消沉; 无精打彩:
He's been in the doldrums ever since she left him. 自从她离开他以来, 他一直很消沉.
(b) not active or making progress 不活跃; 无进展:
Despite these measures, the economy remains in the doldrums. 尽管采取了这些措施, 经济状况仍然毫无起色. |