Off-peak season

四月通常被看作国内电影市场的淡季，但今年有点儿不一样。请看本报周三的报道：

In the Chinese film market, April is usually considered an off-peak season with no major holidays and fewer blockbuster releases. However, this year proves to be anything but lackluster, as several award-winning and acclaimed films will be screened. The Shenzhen Art Film Screening project has also selected some of these films for discounted screenings.

Hosted by the Publicity Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the CPC, the monthly Shenzhen Art Film Screening project is an open invitation for moviegoers to appreciate art films at affordable prices at four cinemas in the city.

报道中的off-peak season就是“淡季”，也可以写作offseason，反义词是peak season (旺季)。例如：

Traveling during off-peak season can mean cheaper flights, cheaper hotels, and the chance to see a destination at a less frenetic time of year.

淡季旅行意味着更便宜的机票、酒店，以及看到热门景点从容的一面。