becalmed

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ If a sailing ship is becalmed, it is unable to move because there is no wind. (因无风而)不能航行的[usu v-link ADJ]
We were becalmed off Cape Raoul for several hours. 我们被迫在劳尔岬停留了几个小时。
2. ADJ If something such as the economy, a company, or a series of talks is becalmed, it is not progressing at all, although it should be. (经济、公司或对话等)停滞不前的[文学性]
...the becalmed peace talks. ...毫无进展的和平谈判。