languish
US /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
UK /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
1.
merana, menderita
to suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation
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The prisoners languished in the dungeon for years.
Para tahanan merana di dalam penjara bawah tanah selama bertahun-tahun.
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Many people languish in poverty.
Ramai orang merana dalam kemiskinan.
2.
layu, merosot
to lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
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The plants began to languish in the drought.
Tumbuhan mula layu dalam kemarau.
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His career began to languish after the scandal.
Kerjayanya mula merosot selepas skandal itu.