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陷入險境 — meaning in English

xiàn rù xiǎn jìng

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English meaning

decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
languish verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.

Senses

陷入險境 is used for these senses in English:

decline (intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
languish (intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th c.]

decline — full definition

verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
noun A gradual decrease or worsening.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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