Confidence in national institutions is at a low ebb.

人们对国家机构的信心沉入低谷。

Consumer confidence readings have been at a low ebb, but Americans have been on a spending spree, and investors seem unperturbed.

消费者信心指数一直处于低潮，但美国人一直在疯狂消费，投资者似乎不为所动。

But the broader appetite for government regulation is at a low ebb, and the reputation of barbers seems to be doing fine it in its absence.

但是公众对于政府管制普遍没有什么兴趣，而且即便没有 执照制度，男士理发师的生意也还不错。

" Medical knowledge is at a low ebb among us, " said Mr. Bulstrode, who spoke in a subdued tone, and had rather a sickly air.

“医学知识在我们中间处于低谷， ” 布尔斯特罗德先生说， 他说话的语气低沉， 有种病态的神情。