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Doldrums
01
estagnação, crise econômica
a time when the economy is very slow, with high unemployment and little growth
Exemplos
The country struggled to recover from the economic doldrums caused by the recession.
O país lutou para se recuperar dos estagnações econômicas causadas pela recessão.
Businesses closed down one by one, as the doldrums showed no sign of ending.
Os negócios fecharam um por um, enquanto a estagnação não mostrava sinais de acabar.
02
o desânimo, a melancolia
a state of feeling sad, low on energy, or unmotivated
Exemplos
After losing the competition, she spent the weekend in the doldrums, barely speaking to anyone.
Depois de perder a competição, ela passou o fim de semana nos doldrums, mal falando com alguém.
The long, gray winter left him stuck in the doldrums, longing for sunshine.
O longo inverno cinza deixou-o preso nos doldrums, ansiando por sol.
03
as calmarias equatoriais, as calmarias tropicais
a region near the equator in the Atlantic, Pacific, or Indian Oceans characterized by calm winds and light, unpredictable movement
Exemplos
The ship was stuck in the doldrums for three days.
O navio ficou preso nas calmaria por três dias.
Sailors dreaded the doldrums because progress was slow.
Os marinheiros temiam as zonas de calmaria porque o progresso era lento.
