stagnation
/stæɡˈneɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5704 in the learning path
停滞；不发展
Definitions
n. a state in which growth, activity, or development stops
停滞；不发展
n. the condition of water or air remaining still
水或空气的不流动
Example
After years of stagnation, our shop finally attracted new customers.
多年生意停滞之后，我们的店终于吸引到了新顾客。
Prolonged economic stagnation can reduce employment opportunities and discourage investment in essential public services.
长期经济停滞可能减少就业机会，并抑制对基本公共服务的投资。
Collocations
- economic stagnation
- a period of stagnation
- prolonged stagnation
Word family
- stagnate (v.)
- stagnant (adj.)
Antonyms
- growth
- progress
Usage tip
通常为不可数名词，常用于经济或发展停滞。
FAQ
- What does stagnation mean?
- a state in which growth, activity, or development stops the condition of water or air remaining still
- How is stagnation pronounced?
- UK /stæɡˈneɪʃən/, US /stæɡˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
