to idle
01
게으름 피우다, 한가롭게 시간을 보내다
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
예시들
During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery.
오후 동안 그는 강가에서 놀고 경치를 즐기기로 선택했다.
Workers idled for a break, chatting in the break room.
근로자들이 휴식을 위해 쉬고 있었고, 휴게실에서 수다를 떨고 있었다.
02
공회전하다, 아이들링하다
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
예시들
The car idled at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to change.
차가 신호등에서 공회전 중이었습니다, 신호가 바뀌기를 기다리며.
The generator idled quietly during the power outage.
발전기는 정전 중 조용히 공회전했습니다.
idle
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
예시들
The young heir led an idle life of indulgence.
Idle behavior in teenagers can worry their parents.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
예시들
The factory has been idle since last month's power outage.
The engine remained idle while the workers took a break.
03
lacking reason or foundation
예시들
She laughed off the idle threats from her classmates.
He dismissed the rumor as idle speculation.
04
having little or no significance
예시들
They spent the afternoon in idle chatter.
His remarks were idle and added nothing to the discussion.
05
not engaged in any occupation
예시들
Many workers were idle after the factory closed.
She remained idle for months before finding a new position.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
예시들
The idle investment earned no interest.
Much of the farmland lay idle, producing nothing.
Idle
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
예시들
The engine runs at idle while the car is stopped at a traffic light.
The technician checked the generator during its idle.
