Doldrums
01
萧条, 经济低迷
a time when the economy is very slow, with high unemployment and little growth
例子
The country struggled to recover from the economic doldrums caused by the recession.
该国努力从经济衰退造成的经济低迷中恢复过来。
Businesses closed down one by one, as the doldrums showed no sign of ending.
企业一个接一个地关闭，因为萧条没有结束的迹象。
02
忧郁, 消沉
a state of feeling sad, low on energy, or unmotivated
例子
After losing the competition, she spent the weekend in the doldrums, barely speaking to anyone.
在输掉比赛后，她整个周末都处于doldrums中，几乎不和任何人说话。
The long, gray winter left him stuck in the doldrums, longing for sunshine.
漫长灰色的冬天让他陷入了doldrums，渴望阳光。
03
赤道无风带, 热带无风带
a region near the equator in the Atlantic, Pacific, or Indian Oceans characterized by calm winds and light, unpredictable movement
例子
The ship was stuck in the doldrums for three days.
这艘船在无风带被困了三天。
Sailors dreaded the doldrums because progress was slow.
水手们害怕无风带，因为进展缓慢。
