languish

动词

1. 1

   受煎熬、饱受折磨、苦熬

   He languished in prison for twelve years without a trial.

   他未经审判就在狱中饱受折磨十二年。

2. 2

   被搁置、被冷落、无人问津

   The bill languished in committee for two whole years.

   这项法案在委员会里被搁置了整整两年。

3. 3

   停滞不前、低迷、不振

   Sales have languished since the new tax took effect.

   新税上路后，销售一直低迷不振。

4. 4

   憔悴、衰弱、萎靡

   The plants languished in the dry summer heat.

   这些植物在干热的夏天里逐渐枯萎。