languishing

柯林斯词典

languish /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/ (languishing,languished,languishes)

• 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。

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