(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space)having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence
(水,封闭空间的空气)停滞的,不流动的;因不流动有难闻气味的
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a stagnant ditch .一条臭水沟。
〈喻〉 不活跃的;呆滞的,死气沉沉的
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a stagnant economy .停滞的经济。
"mid 17th cent.: from Latin