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torpor

UK //ˈtɔːpə(r)//US //ˈtɔːrpər//

词源

源自拉丁语 'torpor'(麻木),与动词 'torpere'(变得僵硬或麻木)相关,17世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 指身体或精神上的迟钝、不活跃状态,常见于冬眠动物或极度疲劳的人,表现为反应迟缓、缺乏活力。

“The bear emerged from its torpor in early spring.”

(熊在初春从迟钝状态中苏醒过来。)

“After the long meeting, he fell into a deep torpor.”

(漫长的会议后,他陷入了深深的倦怠。)

❶ 形容缺乏兴趣或热情的冷漠状态,表现为对周围事物漠不关心。

“The audience's torpor disappointed the performer.”

(观众的冷漠让表演者感到失望。)

“He shook off his torpor and started working energetically.”

(他摆脱了冷漠状态,开始积极工作。)

同义词:lethargy, sluggishness, dullness, inactivity, apathy

常见短语

winter torpor — 特指动物在冬季的休眠状态,新陈代谢显著降低以适应寒冷环境。

“Hedgehogs enter winter torpor to survive the cold months.”

(刺猬进入冬季休眠状态以度过寒冷季节。)

mental torpor — 描述思维迟钝、缺乏创造力的精神状态,常见于过度疲劳或抑郁时。

“The monotonous work led to mental torpor among employees.”

(单调的工作导致员工们思维僵化。)