languish
lang
ˈlæng
ленг
uish
wɪʃ
виш
British pronunciation
/lˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

Определение и значение слова «languish» на английском языке

to languish
01

томиться, чахнуть

to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow
example
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The garden languished during the long drought.
02

to long deeply or yearn for something or someone absent

example
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She languished for the return of her lover who had gone to war.
03

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

example
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She languishes with a dreamy smile when recalling her youth.
04

томиться

to fail to be successful or make any progress
example
Примеры
The once-promising startup began to languish after losing its major investor and failing to secure additional funding.
Перспективный стартап начал угасать после потери основного инвестора и невозможности привлечь дополнительное финансирование.
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