droop

• 名词，指下垂、下弯或向下悬挂的状态或情形，通常由无力、重量或枯萎造成。

A noun referring to a state or instance of sagging, bending, or hanging downward, often due to lack of strength, weight, or wilting.

1. Sagging or bending downwardB2formal

   A downward bend or sag, often due to lack of support, tiredness, or weight.

   下垂

   • The droop of the old fence showed its age.
   • There was a noticeable droop in the flower stems after the storm.
   • The droop of his shoulders indicated exhaustion.

   同义词benddipdropsagslump

2. Loss of energy or vitalityB2informal

   A state of decline, weakness, or lack of enthusiasm.

   消沉

   • After the long meeting, a droop settled over the team.
   • The droop in her voice suggested she was disappointed.
   • He felt a droop in his motivation after the setback.

   同义词enervationfatiguelassitudelethargylistlessnesssluggishnesstorporweariness

• 动词，表示弯曲、下垂或向下悬垂的动作，常因缺乏力量、重量或生命力衰退所致。

A verb used to indicate the act of bending, sagging, or hanging downward, often due to lack of strength, weight, or loss of vitality.

1. Sag or bend downwardB1formal

   To hang or bend downward, often due to lack of strength, weight, or moisture.

   下垂

   • The flowers began to droop in the afternoon heat.
   • His shoulders drooped with exhaustion after the long hike.
   • The old fence posts were starting to droop under the weight of the vines.

   同义词benddanglehanglollsagslumpwilt

   反义词liftrisestraightenupright

2. Lose energy or enthusiasmB2informal

   To become weak, tired, or discouraged.

   泄气

   • Her spirits drooped when she heard the bad news.
   • The team's morale drooped after losing the match.
   • He could feel his energy droop as the day went on.

   同义词fadeflaglanguishsagslumpweakenwilt

   反义词brightenperkrallyrevive