stagnation

/stæɡˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /stæɡˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /stag-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)

stagnation — noun

1. a state in which something stops improving, growing, or moving forward for a per

1.名詞B2
釋義

a state in which something stops improving, growing, or moving forward for a period of time

例句

After two weak tourist seasons, the island's economy slipped into stagnation.

collocation: slip into stagnation

Months of committee meetings brought the housing plan to complete stagnation.

同義詞
  • standstill

    often suggests a complete stop at a particular moment

  • slowdown

    means reduced speed or growth, not necessarily a total lack of progress

  • deadlock

    focuses on conflict between sides that prevents movement

反義詞
  • growth

    an increase in size, value, or development

  • progress

    forward movement toward improvement or completion

文法句型

fall into stagnation

economic stagnation

a period of stagnation

用法筆記

Usually describes a long period rather than a short pause. Common subjects include economies, markets, careers, talks, and projects.

常見錯誤

❌Traffic stagnation lasted five minutes after the light changed.
✅Traffic came to a standstill for five minutes after the light changed.
💡'stagnation' usually suggests a longer period of being stuck, not a brief stop.
❌My homework is in stagnation tonight.
✅I have made no progress on my homework tonight.
💡'stagnation' is used for broader processes such as work, growth, or negotiations, not a single evening's task.

2. the condition of water or air staying still instead of moving, often becoming di

2.名詞B2
釋義

the condition of water or air staying still instead of moving, often becoming dirty or unpleasant

例句

Mosquitoes bred quickly because of stagnation in the ditch behind the flats.

pattern: stagnation in [place]

The cellar smelled sour from hours of air stagnation after the power cut.

collocation: air stagnation

同義詞
  • stillness

    neutral and broader; does not suggest dirt or health risk

  • staleness

    used more often for air that feels old or stuffy

反義詞
  • circulation

    continuous movement of air or liquid

  • flow

    natural movement of water, air, or another substance

文法句型

water stagnation

air stagnation

stagnation in [place]

用法筆記

Most often appears in environmental, health, or building discussions. It usually refers to places where still water or trapped air creates smell or hygiene problems.

常見錯誤

❌The river showed stagnation after the storm.
✅The pond showed stagnation after the heat wave.
💡Rivers are normally described as slowing or flooding; 'stagnation' fits water that sits without flowing.
❌The sofa's stagnation made the room smell bad.
✅Air stagnation made the room smell bad.
💡This sense refers to still water or air, not to objects.