sedentary
US /ˈsed.ən.ter.i/
UK /ˈsed.ən.ter.i/
形容詞
1.
久坐的, 不活動的
spending too much time sitting; inactive
範例:
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A sedentary lifestyle can lead to various health problems.
久坐不動的生活方式可能導致各種健康問題。
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His job is very sedentary, requiring him to sit at a desk all day.
他的工作非常久坐不動，需要他整天坐在辦公桌前。
2.
久坐的, 不愛活動的
(of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive
範例:
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After retirement, he became more sedentary, preferring to read rather than exercise.
退休後，他變得更加久坐不動，更喜歡閱讀而不是鍛鍊。
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Many office workers lead sedentary lives.
許多辦公室職員過著久坐不動的生活。
3.
不遷徙的, 定居的
(of a bird or other animal) not migratory; remaining in the same area year-round
範例:
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The robin is a largely sedentary bird in many parts of its range.
知更鳥在其分佈範圍的許多地方都是一種主要不遷徙的鳥類。
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Unlike migratory species, sedentary animals do not travel long distances.
與遷徙物種不同，定居的動物不會長途跋涉。
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