inaction
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UK inaction n: (doing nothing)
SC 无作为 wú zuò wéi
TC 無作為
TC 無作為
SC 不作为 wú zuò wéi，bú zuò wéi
TC 不作為
TC 不作為
The policeman's inaction resulted in the criminal escaping.
in action adj: (functioning or performing)
SC 付诸行动的 fù zhū xíng dòng de
SC 正在运转的 fù zhū xíng dòng de，zhèng zài yùn zhuǎn de
Have you seen my new lawnmower in action?
in action adv: (military: while engaged in combat) (军队)
SC 在战斗地 zài zhàn dòu de
TC 在戰鬥地
TC 在戰鬥地
This monument commemorates those lost in action during WWII.
back in action adj: informal (functioning or performing again)
SC 恢复状态，恢复运作
The doctor said I will be back in action in a few days, as soon as the scarring heals.
back in action adj: figurative, informal (at work again)
SC 重回工作岗位，回来工作
After being away so long, we are all happy to see her back in action.