stagnation
noun [ U ] uk/stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
(NO CHANGE)
萧条
a situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop
Despite more than 10 years of economic stagnation, the unemployment rate remains low. 尽管经济萧条了10年，失业率仍然处于低位。
We are seeing stagnation in the market for cows and sheep. 我们看到牛羊市场的萧条。
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- Many Americans have experienced wage stagnation.
- The stagnation in student numbers between the two world wars was true of most British universities.
- This is not an unattainable ideal, but a goal which you must pursue in order to avoid stagnation.
(NO MOVEMENT)
（液体、气体）不流动，停滞
a situation in which a liquid or air does not move or flow
The black colour of the water is due to stagnation. 水变成黑色是因为水流停滞造成的。
Phlegm congestion in the lungs and chest will cause congestion and stagnation in the lymphatic system. 肺部和胸部的痰塞会导致淋巴系统淤塞和停滞。
See: stagnate
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- High-tech equipment will allow technicians to monitor, clean, and circulate the water to prevent stagnation and maintain quality.
- Water stagnation occurs when water stops flowing and can be a major environmental hazard.
- When dairy products are eaten in excess, they tend to cause stagnation in the body.