sagging

• 形容某物向下垂、下沉或松垂，常因缺乏支撑或受重力作用。

Describes something that is sinking, drooping, or hanging down, often due to lack of support or weight.

1. Hanging downB1formal

   Drooping or sinking downward, often due to lack of support, weight, or weakness.

   下垂的

   • The old mattress had a sagging middle from years of use.
   • His shoulders were sagging after the long hike.
   • The sagging branches of the tree were heavy with fruit.

   同义词bowingdanglingdroopingflagginghangingsinkingwilting

   反义词erectfirmrigidtautupright

• 动词，用于描述因重量、压力或缺乏支撑而向下沉、下垂或弯曲的过程。

A verb used to describe the act of sinking, drooping, or bending downward, especially from weight, pressure, or lack of support.

1. Droop or sinkB1formal

   To sink, droop, or settle downwards due to pressure, weight, or loss of tautness.

   下垂或下沉

   • The old mattress sagged in the middle.
   • His shoulders sagged with exhaustion after the long day.
   • The rope began to sag under the heavy load.

   同义词bendbowdipdroopflagsettlesinkslumpwilt

   反义词risestiffenstraightentighten

2. Cause to sagB2formal

   To cause something to sink, droop, or settle downwards.

   使下垂

   • The heavy rain sagged the tent's roof.
   • Constant use had sagged the springs in the sofa.
   • The weight of the snow sagged the tree branches.

   同义词bendbowdrag downdrooppress downpull downweigh down

短语动词变体sag down