单词 | inaction |
释义 | inaction (ɪnækʃən ) uncountable noun [oft with poss] If you refer to someone's inaction, you disapprove of the fact that they are doing nothing. [disapproval] He is bitter about the inaction of the other political parties. [+ of] Synonyms: inactivity, inertia, idleness, immobility Quotations: The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing Collocations: consequences of inaction The cost and long-term consequences of inaction will be considerable. Times, Sunday Times But while painting a bleak picture of the consequences of inaction, researchers were confident that they could see reasons for hope. Times, Sunday Times Being warned of the dire consequences of inaction has not proved a game-changer. Times, Sunday Times The consequences of inaction would be longterm and profound. Times,Sunday Times If they don't, well, history shows us the consequences of inaction. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 不作为 Japanese: 不活動 |
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