adj.日趋衰弱的,苦思的,渴望的;
v.长期受苦( languish的现在分词 );受折磨;变得(越来越)衰弱;因渴望而变得憔悴或闷闷不乐;
例句:
All the flowers are languishing from lack of water.
所有的花都因缺水而枯萎.
People can still be languishing enjoy any leisure or pleasure.
形单影只的人仍然可以享受着闲情逸致的快乐.
The young singer is languishing for praise.
年轻的歌手正为想得到赞扬而犯愁.