dol·drums/`dɑldrəmz; ˈdɒldrəmz/ n be in the doldrums if an activity or situation is in the doldrums, nothing new or exciting is happening or there is no improvement 一潭死水，低潮; 不景气，萧条: Sales have been in the doldrums for most of the year. 一年中大部分时间销售情况都不景气。