idle

• 形容人或机器处于不活动、不工作或未被使用的状态；也常指懒散、无所事事或缺乏目标。

Describes a person, machine, or state that is not active, working, or in use; often implies laziness or lack of purpose.

1. Not active or workingB1formal

   Not engaged in any activity; not in action or at work.

   闲置的

   • The factory machines stood idle during the strike.
   • He spent an idle afternoon just watching the clouds.
   • The workers were idle because of the power outage.

   同义词at leisuredormantinactiveindolentlanguidlazyquiescentsluggishunemployedunoccupied

   反义词activebusyindustriousworking

2. Without reason or factB2formal

   Lacking a basis in reason or fact; groundless.

   无根据的

   • The rumors were idle gossip with no truth behind them.
   • He made idle threats that he never intended to carry out.
   • Idle speculation about the merger caused unnecessary worry.

   同义词baselessemptygroundlessunfoundedunjustifiedunreasonableunsubstantiatedunsupportedunwarrantedvain

   反义词justifiedvalid

3. Not in useB1formal

   Not currently being used or operated.

   未使用的

   • The computer remained idle for hours.
   • Idle land was converted into a community garden.
   • The car sat idle in the garage all winter.

   同义词availabledormantfallowfreeinactiveunoccupiedunusedvacant

   反义词activebusyin useoperationalutilizedworking

4. Silly or trivialB2formal

   Lacking serious purpose or value; frivolous.

   无聊的或轻浮的

   • They engaged in idle chatter about the weather.
   • Idle pastimes like watching reality TV don't interest him.
   • She dismissed the question as idle curiosity.

   同义词emptyfrivolousinsignificantpointlesssillytriflingtrivialunimportantvainworthless

   反义词importantmeaningfulpurposefulserioussignificantsubstantialvaluableweighty

5. Lacking restraint or responsibilityB2formal

   Showing a lack of discipline or sense of duty.

   不负责任

   • Idle behavior in the classroom disrupted the lesson.
   • He was criticized for his idle lifestyle.
   • Idle hands are the devil's workshop, as the saying goes.

   同义词carelessirresponsiblelooseundisciplined

   反义词conscientiousdiligentdisciplinedindustriousresponsible

6. Not yielding a returnC1formal

   Not producing any profit, benefit, or result.

   不产生收益的

   • The investment lay idle, earning no interest.
   • Idle capital is a waste of resources.
   • The land remained idle, generating no income.

   同义词barrendeaddormantfruitlessnonproductiveprofitlessunproductiveunprofitable

   反义词fruitfulproductiveprofitable

7. Not having a jobB1formal

   Unemployed or without paid work.

   无业的

   • He has been idle since the company closed down.
   • The government created programs to help idle workers.
   • Many idle youths are seeking employment opportunities.

   同义词joblessout of workunemployed

   反义词busyemployedworking

• 表示机器或发动机处于运转但未投入使用或未工作的状态；也泛指人不做事、闲散或系统处于空闲状态。

A noun referring to the state of an engine or mechanism that is running but not engaged or in use.

不可数

1. Idling state of an engineB2formal

   The state of an engine or other mechanism when it is running but not engaged or doing useful work.

   怠速

   • The car was left in idle while waiting for the traffic light.
   • He adjusted the carburetor to improve the engine's idle.
   • The mechanic checked the idle speed of the motor.

   同义词idling

• 动词，指无所事事、虚度时光；也指发动机空转或处于怠速状态。

A verb meaning to spend time doing nothing or to run an engine without being in gear.

1. Run without doing workB2formaltechnical

   To run an engine or machine while it is not connected to a load or doing useful work.

   空转

   • The car engine was idling while we waited.
   • He left the truck idling in the driveway.
   • The factory machines were idling during the power outage.

   同义词tick over

   反义词racerev

2. Be inactive or do nothingB1formal

   To spend time doing nothing or to remain inactive.

   闲荡

   • He idled away the afternoon watching television.
   • The workers were idling because the project was delayed.
   • She idled in the park, enjoying the sunshine.

   同义词dallydawdlelanguishlazeloafloiterlollloungeslackvegetate

   反义词actfunctionlabortoilwork