torpor
UK/'tɒ:pә/US
TOEFLGREC2
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-derivedtorproot
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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.