languish
lang
ˈlæng
lāng
uish
wɪʃ
vish
British pronunciation
/lˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

Définition et signification de « languish » en anglais

to languish
01

languir

to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow
example
Exemples
Without sunlight, the indoor plants began to languish.
02

to long deeply or yearn for something or someone absent

example
Exemples
He languishes for the freedom he once enjoyed.
03

to display outward signs of sentimental, dreamy, or melancholy emotion

example
Exemples
He languished in the doorway, sighing wistfully.
04

languir, traîner en longueur

to fail to be successful or make any progress
example
Exemples
Without proper support and resources, many talented students languish in underfunded schools.
Sans soutien et ressources appropriés, de nombreux étudiants talentueux périssent dans des écoles sous-financées.
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