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

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „languish” po angielsku

to languish
01

to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow

example
Przykłady
The abandoned animals languish without care.
02

to long deeply or yearn for something or someone absent

example
Przykłady
The exile languished for familiar faces and familiar streets.
03

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

example
Przykłady
When asked about her past, she languished with a melancholic gaze.
04

marnieć, stagnować

to fail to be successful or make any progress
example
Przykłady
Despite her qualifications, she languished in an entry-level position with no opportunities for advancement.
Mimo swoich kwalifikacji, marniała na stanowisku podstawowym bez możliwości awansu.
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