doldrums
n
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.
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.