stagnant
US /ˈstæɡ.nənt/
UK /ˈstæɡ.nənt/
形容词
1.
停滞的, 不流动的
not flowing or running, and therefore often foul-smelling
示例:
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The pond was filled with stagnant water.
池塘里充满了死水。
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Mosquitoes breed in stagnant pools of water.
蚊子在死水中繁殖。
2.
停滞的, 不景气的, 迟钝的
showing no activity; dull and sluggish
示例:
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The economy has been stagnant for years.
经济多年来一直停滞不前。
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His career has been stagnant since he refused the promotion.
自从他拒绝升职以来，他的事业一直停滞不前。
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