torpor

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние физической или умственной бездеятельности, вялости или оцепенения, часто характеризующееся заторможенностью или недостатком энергии.

A noun referring to a state of physical or mental inactivity, lethargy, or dormancy, often characterized by sluggishness or a lack of energy.

uncountable

1. State of inactivityC1formal

   A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

   Оцепенение

   • The heat induced a state of torpor in the afternoon.
   • He emerged from his torpor only when the phone rang.
   • The long winter months brought a sense of torpor to the village.

   Synonymsapathydrowsinessdullnessinactivityindolenceinertialanguorlethargylistlessnesspassivitysluggishnessstupor

   Antonymsactivityalertnessanimationenergylivelinessvigorvitalitywakefulness

2. Dormancy in animalsC2formalscientific

   A temporary state of reduced metabolic activity in animals, similar to hibernation.

   Оцепенение у животных

   • Bears enter a state of torpor during the coldest months.
   • Some birds reduce their body temperature and enter torpor to conserve energy.
   • Torpor allows small mammals to survive periods of food scarcity.

   Synonymsdormancytorpiditytorpidness

   Antonymsactivityarousalwakefulness