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languished

/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/ /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃtɪd/

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verb

Хиреть, чахнуть

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. "

Комнатное растение, без солнечного света и воды, захирело и в конце концов умерло.

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verb

Томиться, чахнуть

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

Examples :

"He languished without his girlfriend"

Он томился без своей девушки.

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verb

Томиться, чахнуть

To live in miserable or disheartening conditions.

Examples :

"He languished in prison for years"

Он томился в тюрьме годами.

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verb

Чахнуть, томиться

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

Examples :

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

Дело чахло годами, прежде чем дошло до суда.

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verb

Слабеть, чахнуть

To make weak; to weaken, devastate.

Examples :

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

Увядающее растение чахло без воды, его листья бурели.

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verb

Притворяться томным, томиться

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. "

После провала на тесте Сара притворялась томной в углу, надеясь, что учительница заметит ее и пожалеет.

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