to languish
01
衰弱, 萎靡
to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow
例子
Without sunlight, the indoor plants began to languish.
没有阳光，室内植物开始枯萎。
02
渴望, 思念
to long deeply or yearn for something or someone absent
例子
He languishes for the freedom he once enjoyed.
他渴望他曾经享受过的自由。
03
憔悴, 沉溺于忧郁
to display outward signs of sentimental, dreamy, or melancholy emotion
例子
He languished in the doorway, sighing wistfully.
他无精打采地站在门口，惆怅地叹息着。
04
衰弱, 停滞不前
to fail to be successful or make any progress
例子
Without proper support and resources, many talented students languish in underfunded schools.
没有适当的支持和资源，许多有才华的学生在资金不足的学校中萎靡不振。
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