flagging

• 形容事物正在变弱、疲惫或失去活力；指力量、热情或势头逐渐衰退。

Describes something that is becoming weak, tired, or less energetic; losing strength, enthusiasm, or momentum.

1. Becoming weak or tiredB2formal

   Becoming weak, tired, or less energetic due to exhaustion, lack of strength, or dwindling momentum.

   衰弱的

   • His flagging energy made it difficult to continue the long hike.
   • She tried to revive her flagging spirits with a warm cup of tea.
   • The team's flagging morale was lifted after scoring the winning goal.
   • He felt flagging after working nonstop for twelve hours.

   同义词droopingdwindlingfadingfalteringsaggingtiringwaningweakeningwilting

   反义词energeticlivelyrobuststrongvigorous

• 名词，指用石板铺成的路面或小径，或用于此目的的成组石板。

A noun referring to a paved surface or walkway made of flagstones, or the collective set of flagstones used for such a purpose.

不可数

1. Flagstones collectivelyB2formaltechnical

   A set of flat stones, typically used for paving pathways, patios, or floors, considered as a group or material.

   石板

   • The garden path was laid with old flagging.
   • They ordered a truckload of flagging for the new terrace.
   • The courtyard's flagging was worn smooth by centuries of footsteps.

   同义词paving

2. Walk of flagstonesB2formaltechnical

   A paved pathway or walkway made from flagstones, often found in gardens, historic sites, or public squares.

   石板路

   • The ancient abbey had a beautiful flagging leading to the cloisters.
   • We strolled along the cool flagging between the flowerbeds.
   • The restored flagging in the town square became a popular meeting spot.

   同义词pavement

• 动词，用于表示标记某物以引起注意、发出信号，或表示变得虚弱/疲倦。

A verb used to indicate the act of marking something for attention, signaling, or becoming weak or tired.

1. Mark or indicateB1formal

   To mark something for attention or to indicate its importance.

   标记

   • The teacher flagged the most important pages in the textbook.
   • Please flag any errors in the report.
   • The system flagged the suspicious transaction for review.

   同义词designatehighlightidentifyindicatelabelmarknotepoint outsingle outtag

2. Become weak or tiredB2formal

   To lose strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

   衰弱

   • His energy began to flag after the long hike.
   • Interest in the project flagged as time went on.
   • The conversation flagged when they ran out of topics.

   同义词declinedroopdwindlefadefaillanguishsagtirewaneweaken

   反义词rallyrecoverrevivestrengthen

3. Signal or communicateB1formal

   To use a flag or similar signal to communicate a message.

   示意

   • The ship flagged its distress with a red signal.
   • The referee flagged the player for a foul.
   • They flagged down a taxi on the street corner.

   同义词beaconindicatesemaphoresignalwave

短语动词变体flag down