| 单词 | lethargy |
| 释义 | lethargy (once / 2228 pages) n Is your pet slug always this comatose, or is this display of lethargy unusual? The word lethargy describes inactivity or a lack of energy. Lethargy comes from the Greek lethargos, originally meaning “inactive through forgetfulness.” Somewhere along the way, the word lost the implication of “forgetfulness” and just ended up hanging around in bed all day. Still, lethargy doesn’t necessarily imply laziness; it can be brought about by illness and may also describe a lack of strength. Other lethargic nouns include torpor, sluggishness, and languor. WORD FAMILYlethargy: lethargic, lethargies+/lethargic: lethargically USAGE EXAMPLESThe Rams offense, stricken by a chronic case of lethargy and ineffectiveness throughout the season, suffered another mild setback Wednesday: Los Angeles Times(Dec 07, 2016) Castro cannot tolerate such un-revolutionary lethargy and bangs around the machines trying to get them to work, animating the workers to take the initiative. Salon(Nov 28, 2016) The GED also reduces the need for students to take psychotropic drugs, which cause lethargy and obesity. Washington Post(Nov 21, 2016) 1n inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy Syn|Hyper flatness, languor, phlegm, sluggishness inactiveness, inactivity, inertia a disposition to remain inactive or inert 2n weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy Syn|Hyper inanition, lassitude, slackness weakness the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain 3n a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) Syn|Hypo|Hyper lassitude, sluggishness hebetude mental lethargy or dullness torpidity, torpor a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility |
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