becalmed

1. ADJ If a sailing ship is becalmed, it is unable to move because there is no wind. (因無風(fēng)而)不能航行的[usu v-link ADJ]

We were becalmed off Cape Raoul for several hours. 我們被迫在勞爾岬停畱了幾個小時。

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. (經(jīng)濟、公司或?qū)υ挼?停滯不前的[文學(xué)性]

...the becalmed peace talks. ...毫無進展的和平談判。