fallow
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Land that is not being used to grow crops, allowing it to rest and regain nutrients.
The farmer decided to leave the field fallow this year to improve the soil quality.
这位农民决定今年让田地休耕,以提高土壤质量。
A period of time with little or no activity, production, or success.
The company went through a fallow period with few new products being developed.
该公司经历了一个几乎没有新产品开发的休耕期。