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inertia

/ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/

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noun

Инерция

The property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.

Examples :

"The inertia of the car made it difficult to stop quickly. "

Инерция автомобиля затрудняла быструю остановку.

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noun

Инертность, бездействие

In a person, unwillingness to take action.

Examples :

"After a relaxing vacation, John struggled with inertia, finding it difficult to return to his work routine. "

После расслабляющего отпуска Джон боролся с инертностью, ему было трудно вернуться к своей рабочей рутине.

mind character attitude tendency

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noun

Инерция, бездействие

Lack of activity; sluggishness; said especially of the uterus, when, in labour, its contractions have nearly or wholly ceased.

Examples :

"The mother felt a worrying inertia in her contractions, and the doctor became concerned. "

Мать почувствовала тревожную инерцию в схватках, и врач забеспокоился.

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