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torpor

🇬🇧 UK/'tɒ:pә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy or apathy; a deep sleep-like state in animals.

麻木；迟钝；（动物的）蛰伏状态

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
torproot
+
orone who does, agent
=torpor

Common Collocations

  • 1.fall into torpor陷入麻木
  • 2.state of torpor蛰伏状态
  • 3.mental torpor精神迟钝
  • 4.winter torpor冬季蛰伏

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The long winter months plunged the small town into a deep torpor.

  • 2.

    Hedgehogs enter a state of torpor to survive the cold season.

  • 3.

    She shook off her post-lunch torpor and returned to her research.

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