Definitions
adj. Not being used or doing any work.
闲置的；未运转的
adj. Avoiding work or spending time doing nothing.
懒散的；无所事事的
v. For an engine to run while the vehicle remains still.
发动机空转
Example
The sewing machine has sat idle since last winter.
这台缝纫机从去年冬天起就一直闲置着。
Leaving delivery vehicles idling outside schools contributes to air pollution and exposes children to unnecessary health risks.
让送货车辆在学校外空转会加重空气污染，使儿童面临不必要的健康风险。
Collocations
- stand idle
- idle machinery
- an idling engine
- idle gossip
Word family
- idleness (n.)
- idly (adv.)
Synonyms
- inactive
Antonyms
- active
- busy
Usage tip
idle可指人闲着、设备闲置，也可指发动机空转。
FAQ
- What does idle mean?
- Not being used or doing any work. Avoiding work or spending time doing nothing. For an engine to run while the vehicle remains still.
- How is idle pronounced?
- UK /ˈaɪdəl/, US /ˈaɪdəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
