stagnate

动词

1. 1

   停滞、不景气、萧条

   The economy stagnated for nearly a decade after the crisis.

   金融危机后，经济停滞了将近十年。

2. 2

   停滞不前、原地踏步

   He felt his career was stagnating in the same small office.

   他觉得自己的职涯在这间小办公室里停滞不前。

3. 3

   不流动、淤积、发臭

   Water stagnates in the ditch and attracts mosquitoes.

   水在水沟里不流动，结果招来一堆蚊子。

4. 4

   使停滞、使萧条较少用

   High tariffs stagnated trade between the two countries.

   高关税使两国之间的贸易停滞。