stagnation
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/stæɡˈneɪʃn/
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/stæɡˈneɪʃn/
a state where something stops developing or moving forward
The company faced economic stagnation when sales stopped growing for two years.
当销售额连续两年停止增长时,公司面临着经济停滞。
a state where water or air doesn't move and becomes smelly
The pond's water stagnation caused a bad smell due to lack of movement.
由于缺乏流动,池塘的水停滞导致了一股难闻的气味。