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languished

/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/ /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃtɪd/

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verb

衰える, 弱る

To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.

Examples :

"The houseplant, without sunlight or water, languished and eventually died. "

日光も水もなしに、観葉植物は衰弱し、最終的に枯れてしまった。

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verb

思い焦がれる, 恋い焦がれる

To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.

Examples :

"He languished without his girlfriend"

彼は恋人のいないまま思い焦がれていた。

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verb

衰える, 苦しむ

To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.

Examples :

"He languished in prison for years"

彼は何年も刑務所で苦しんだ。

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verb

衰える, 停滞する

To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful.

Examples :

"The case languished for years before coming to trial."

その事件は裁判になる前に何年も停滞した。

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verb

衰える, 弱る

To make weak; to weaken, devastate.

Examples :

"The wilting plant languished without water, its leaves turning brown. "

しおれた植物は水なしで衰え、その葉は茶色に変わった。

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verb

気だるい様子をする, ぐったりする

To affect a languid air, especially disingenuously.

Examples :

"After failing the test, Sarah languished in the corner, hoping her teacher would notice and feel sorry for her. "

テストに落ちた後、サラは先生が気づいて同情してくれることを願って、隅で気だるい様子をしていた。

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