to idle
01
怠ける, のんびりする
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
例
During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery.
午後、彼は川辺で何もしないでいることを選び、風景を楽しんだ。
02
アイドリングする, 空転する
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
例
The car idled at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to change.
車は信号待ちでアイドリング状態でした、信号が変わるのを待っていました。
idle
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
例
The young heir led an idle life of indulgence.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
例
The factory has been idle since last month's power outage.
03
lacking reason or foundation
例
She laughed off the idle threats from her classmates.
04
having little or no significance
例
They spent the afternoon in idle chatter.
05
not engaged in any occupation
例
Many workers were idle after the factory closed.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
例
The idle investment earned no interest.
Idle
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
例
The engine runs at idle while the car is stopped at a traffic light.
