doldrums in Chinese
doldrums in Chinese is 安静 — doldrums means (usually 'the doldrums') A feeling of low mood, boredom or lack of energy.
doldrums in Chinese
安静
Pronounced: ān jìng
(nautical) Usually preceded by the: the state of a sailing ship when it is impeded by calms or light, baffling winds, and is unable to make progress.
What does "doldrums" mean?
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noun (usually 'the doldrums') A feeling of low mood, boredom or lack of energy.
"I was in the doldrums yesterday and just didn’t feel inspired."
- noun (usually 'the doldrums') The condition of a sailing ship stuck because there is too little wind to move it.
- noun Usually used with 'the': a region of the sea close to the equator known for calm spells, sudden squalls, and light, shifting winds.
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doldrums in a sentence
- I was in the doldrums yesterday and just didn’t feel inspired.
- It is typical for adolescents to respond to the doldrums, feeling dead or numb inside, by sleeping a lot, watching hours upon hours of television, holing up in their room for days on end.
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What is "doldrums" in Chinese?
"doldrums" in Chinese is 安静. doldrums means: (usually 'the doldrums') A feeling of low mood, boredom or lack of energy.
How do you pronounce 安静?
"doldrums" in Chinese is 安静, pronounced "ān jìng".
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