stagnant
US /ˈstæɡ.nənt/
UK /ˈstæɡ.nənt/
形容詞
1.
停滯的, 不流動的
not flowing or running, and therefore often foul-smelling
範例:
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The pond was filled with stagnant water.
池塘裡充滿了死水。
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Mosquitoes breed in stagnant pools of water.
蚊子在死水中繁殖。
2.
停滯的, 不景氣的, 遲鈍的
showing no activity; dull and sluggish
範例:
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The economy has been stagnant for years.
經濟多年來一直停滯不前。
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His career has been stagnant since he refused the promotion.
自從他拒絕升職以來，他的事業一直停滯不前。
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