inertia
n[U]
1 (usu derog 通常作贬义)
(a) lack of vigour; lethargy 无活力; 迟钝
I'm unable to throw off this feeling of inertia. 我无法摆脱这种懒散的感觉.
(b) tendency to remain unchanged 惰性; 保守
Because of the sheer inertia of the system many badly needed reforms were never introduced. 纯粹是由於制度本身有惰性, 很多事急需改革却从未实行.
2 (physics 物) property of matter by which it remains in a state of rest or, if in motion, continues moving in a straight line, unless acted upon by an external force 惯性.
Don't tie it to that old branch. I think it'll break. Tie it to the one on the right.
别把它绑在那根老树枝上。我想它会断的。把它绑在右边的树枝上。
He explained that he had tried to fix the air-line to the supply line that ran round the port but could not because the fittings did not match.
他解释说他想供气管安装到铺设在码头周围的供应管上,但因为接头不相配而接不上。
The death of Gandhi gave India a chance to mourn and express how he had become father to all Indians. Millions watched the slow march that took his body through the capital.