languish /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/ CET6+ TEM8 ( languishing, languished, languishes )

• 1. 

  V-I If someone languishes somewhere, they are forced to remain and suffer in an unpleasant situation. 受折磨

  例：

  Pollard continues to languish in prison.

  波拉德继续在牢里受折磨。

• 2. 

  V-I If something languishes, it is not successful, often because of a lack of effort or because of a lot of difficulties. (由于不努力或困难太多) 未成功

  例：

  Without the founder's drive and direction, the company gradually languished.

  由于没有创始人的干劲和指导，这家公司逐渐衰败了。