non-producing
adjective (also nonproducing) uk/ˌnɒn.prəˈdʒuː.sɪŋ/ us/ˌnɑːn.prəˈduː.sɪŋ/
不生产的，不产出的
not making or creating a particular thing
The owners earn nothing from a nonproducing oil well.
Some growers do not supply any water to non-producing trees. 有些种植者不给不结果的树浇水。
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- There has been an increase in the number of people who drink wine in non-producing countries.
- It is a nonproducing area and has to rely on neighbouring states for its food.
- The company has an investment in a non-producing mining project in Alaska.
- We need to dispose of these non-producing assets.