languish

1. V-I If someone languishes somewhere, they are forced to remain and suffer in an unpleasant situation. 受折磨

Pollard continues to languish in prison. 波拉德继续在牢里受折磨。

2. V-I If something languishes, it is not successful, often because of a lack of effort or because of a lot of difficulties. (由于不努力或困难太多) 未成功

Without the founder's drive and direction, the company gradually languished. 由于没有创始人的干劲和指导，这家公司逐渐衰败了。