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doldrums

US /ˈdoʊl.drəmz/
UK /ˈdɒl.drəmz/

Kata Nama Jamak

1.

kemerosotan, stagnasi

a state of inactivity or stagnation, especially in business or the economy

Contoh:
The economy has been in the doldrums for months.
Ekonomi telah berada dalam kemerosotan selama berbulan-bulan.
Sales are usually in the doldrums during the summer.
Jualan biasanya dalam kemerosotan semasa musim panas.
2.

kesedihan, depresi

a state of feeling sad, depressed, or lacking in energy

Contoh:
He's been in the doldrums ever since he lost his job.
Dia berada dalam kesedihan sejak kehilangan pekerjaannya.
The team was in the doldrums after losing three games in a row.
Pasukan itu berada dalam kesedihan selepas kalah tiga perlawanan berturut-turut.
3.

doldrums, kawasan tenang khatulistiwa

an equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean with calms, sudden storms, and light variable winds

Contoh:
The sailing ship was stuck in the doldrums for days.
Kapal layar itu terperangkap di doldrums selama beberapa hari.
Navigating through the doldrums was a challenge for ancient mariners.
Melayari melalui doldrums adalah cabaran bagi pelaut purba.