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单词 at a low ebb
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at a low ebb in British English

in a state or period of weakness, lack of vigour, or decline
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at a low ebb

very sad or unsuccessful
When I have been at a low ebb I have found the friendship and Christian love of myfellow churchgoers to be a great strength.

Examples of 'at a low ebb' in a sentence
at a low ebb

With his own tolerance at a low ebb, he found it difficult not to tell Agnes to keep her mouth shut.
Ferrars, Elizabeth UNREASONABLE DOUBT (2003)
Not surprisingly, her creativity was at a low ebb, so she was doggedly blocking outbasic shapes to use later.
Babson, Marian DEATH IN FASHION (2003)
The raid was at a low ebb, but there was a curious tension in the air, as though electricity had leaked like water.
Penelope Fitzgerald HUMAN VOICES (2003)

Synonyms of 'at a low ebb'

at a low point, at rock bottom, not successful, not profitable
More Synonyms of at a low ebb
(idiom) 
Definition
in a weak state
The Government's popularity is at a low ebb.
Synonyms
at a low point
at rock bottom
not successful
not profitable
See ebb

Nearby words of
at a low ebb

  • at a gallop
  • at a loose end
  • at a loss
  • at a low ebb
  • at a pinch
  • at a premium
  • at a stroke

Synonyms of 'at a low ebb'

at a low ebb

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