doldrums
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/ˈdəʊldrəmz/
🇬🇧
/ˈdɒldrəmz/
A feeling of sadness or not being happy.
He's been in the doldrums ever since she left him.
自从她离开他后,他就一直很沮丧。
A period of no progress or activity.
Despite these measures, the economy remains in the doldrums.
尽管采取了这些措施,经济仍然处于低迷状态。