moribund /ˈmorəˌbʌnd/ adjective Learner's definition of MORIBUND
formal
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: no longer active or effective : close to failure凋敝的；快要失败的 -
an actor who is trying to revive his moribund career正在竭力走出事业低谷的男演员
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a moribund economy/industry凋敝的经济/行业
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The peace talks are moribund.和平谈判面临失败。
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: very sick : close to death奄奄一息的；垂死的