languish

1. V-I If someone languishes somewhere, they are forced to remain and suffer in an unpleasant situation. 受折磨

Pollard continues to languish in prison. 波拉德繼續(xù)在牢裡受折磨。

2. V-I If something languishes, it is not successful, often because of a lack of effort or because of a lot of difficulties. (由於不努力或睏難太多) 未成功

Without the founder's drive and direction, the company gradually languished. 由於沒有創(chuàng)始人的乾勁和指導(dǎo)，這家公司逐漸衰敗了。