in a poor state
处于低潮，处于衰退期
the country was at a low ebb due to the recent war.由于最近的战争，该国处于衰退期。
the country was at a low ebb due to the recent war.
由于最近的战争，该国处于衰退期。
a recurrent or rhythmical pattern of coming and going or decline and regrowth
涨落；兴衰；消长