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idle

/ˈaɪdəl/ American
Picture: idle
  • adj. 闲置的, 懒惰的
  • v. 无所事事, 空转
Definition
  • adj. not working or in use, or lazy and avoiding work
  • v. to spend time doing nothing, or run slowly without driving anything
Example
The car engine was idle while we waited at the light.
我们在等红灯时,汽车发动机一直在怠速运转。