dead in the water
陷入困境或无法继续进行的状态
正式·形容完全停滞
英文释义
completely stuck or without any progress; unable to move forward or make any further advancements
例句
Without more funding, the whole plan is dead in the water.
典故来源
源自航海术语，船只在水中完全停止不动，无法前进，比喻项目或计划陷入停滞。