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单词 be in the doldrums
释义

be in the doldrums

if an economy or business is in the doldrums, nothing new is happening and it is not doing well
Property prices remain in the doldrums.
to be sad and have no energy or enthusiasm
At that time Freddie had just lost his job and was in the doldrums.

Examples of 'be in the doldrums' in a sentence
be in the doldrums

Clothing retail, in particular, continues to be in the doldrums.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Soon its economy could be in the doldrums.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Italy might be in the doldrums but the demand for its luxury goods is buoyant.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Consumer confidence may be in the doldrums but some people appear to be more than willing to splash out on a pricey coffee.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The high street may be in the doldrums, but mobiles with internet access are powering a shopping revolution.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Although the market may be in the doldrums, buyers were starting to think they could pick up bargains, he said.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Had we relied on manufacturing, overall industrial production, construction or agriculture, the economy would be in the doldrums.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Public sector job losses and continued economic uncertainty suggest the housing market will be in the doldrums for some time.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The construction industry is in the doldrums and its arguments have prevailed.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
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