См. также в других словарях:
doldrums — dol|drums [ˈdɔldrəmz US ˈdoul , ˈda:l , ˈdo:l ] n [plural] informal [Date: 1700 1800; Origin: Perhaps from dold stupid (1400 1500)] a) if an industry, company, activity etc is in the doldrums, it is not doing well or developing in the doldrums ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
doldrums — dol‧drums [ˈdɒldrəmz ǁ ˈdoʊl , ˈdɑːl , ˈdɒːl ] noun [plural] informal if an industry or market is in the doldrums, there is very little increase in prices or very little trade taking place: • The mortgage market has been in the doldrums for three … Financial and business terms
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS — THE PRE MANDATE (LATE OTTOMAN) PERIOD Geography and Borders In September 1923 a new political entity was formally recognized by the international community. Palestine, or Ereẓ Israel as Jews have continued to refer to it for 2,000 years,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
doldrum — ˈdōldrəm, ˈdäl sometimes ˈdȯl noun ( s) Etymology: probably akin to Old English dol foolish, silly more at dull 1. doldrums plural a … Useful english dictionary
dol·drums — /ˈdoʊldrəmz/ noun [plural] 1 : a state or period of sadness or depression We watched movies to fight off the winter doldrums. often used in the phrase in the doldrums She has been in the doldrums since her best friend moved away. 2 : a state or… … Useful english dictionary
Morocco — Moroccan /meuh rok euhn/, adj., n. /meuh rok oh/, n. 1. French, Maroc. Spanish, Marruecos. a kingdom in NW Africa: formed from a sultanate that was divided into two protectorates (French Morocco and Spanish Morocco) and an international zone.… … Universalium
Cities in the Great Depression — Throughout the industrial world, cities in the Great Depression were hit hard, beginning in 1929 and lasting through most of the 1930s. Worst hit were ports (as world trade fell) and cities dependent on heavy industry, such as steel and… … Wikipedia
Mexico–United States relations — Mexico United States relations Mexico … Wikipedia
Michigan gubernatorial election, 2006 — 2002 ← November 7, 2006 → 2010 … Wikipedia
History of Santa Monica, California — The History of Santa Monica, California, USA, covers the significant events and movements in Santa Monica s past. While intertwined with the history of its larger neighbor, Los Angeles, Santa Monica has led an independent existence in modern… … Wikipedia
Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona — Infobox road highway name = Central Avenue marker alternate name = 000 length = direction = North South starting terminus = 10499 North (near Sunnyslope) ending terminus = 11699 South (in South Mountain Park) cities = Phoenix established = system … Wikipedia
