doldrums
INFORMAL
dol‧drums /ˈdɒldrəmz $ ˈdoʊl-, ˈdɑːl-, ˈdɒːl-/ noun [plural]
(جغرافیا). منطقه آرامگان استوایی، سکوت، افسردگی، منطقه رکود
doldrums[noun]Synonyms: the doldrums
inactivity, depression, dumps
(informal), gloom, listlessness, malaise
Contrasted words: high spirits, spirits
Related Words: blues,
dejection,
depression,
dumps,
gloom,
apathy,
disinterest,
indifference,
listlessness,
retardation,
slump,
stagnation,
inactivity [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
dol‧drums /ˈdɒldrəmz $ ˈdoʊl-, ˈdɑːl-, ˈdɒːl-/
noun [plural] informal[
Date: 1700-1800;
Origin: Perhaps from dold 'stupid' (1400-1500)]
a) if an industry, company, activity etc is in the doldrums, it is not doing well or developing
in the doldrums
The property market has been in the doldrums for months. Recent economic doldrums have damaged the rural west. b) if you are in the doldrums, you are feeling sad:
Fay is in the doldrums today. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲