becalmed /bɪˈkɑːmd/

• 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]

  例：

  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]

  例：

  ...the becalmed peace talks.

  ...毫无进展的和平谈判。