Verbs for Lack of Action

克制, 忍住

Despite the urge to argue, she will refrain from responding to the critical comments.

尽管有争论的冲动，她将克制自己不回应那些批评的评论。

戒除, 避免

They regularly abstain from consuming alcohol for personal reasons.

他们出于个人原因定期戒酒。

停止, 终止

The company was ordered to desist from any further illegal practices.

该公司被命令停止任何进一步的非法行为。

忍住, 克制

Even in the midst of the serious meeting, John couldn't forbear a grin at his colleague's witty comment.

即使在严肃的会议中，约翰也忍不住对同事机智的评论忍住笑容。

后退, 撤离

The hiker encountered a bear and wisely chose to back off slowly.

徒步旅行者遇到了一只熊，明智地选择了慢慢后退。

闲逛, 逗留

After school, the students like to hang around the playground until their parents arrive.

放学后，学生们喜欢在操场附近闲逛，直到他们的父母到来。

闲逛, 无所事事

The student procrastinated on their homework, lying around in bed until the last minute.

学生拖延做作业，直到最后一分钟还在床上闲躺着。

等待, 等候

We're patiently waiting for the rain to stop.

我们正在耐心等待雨停。

无所事事地等待, 闲等

We waited around for hours at the bus stop due to the delayed schedule.

由于时间表延迟，我们在公交车站等了几个小时。

闲坐, 无所事事

On weekends, I just like to sit around and watch TV.

周末，我只喜欢坐着看电视。

犹豫, 迟疑

When asked about the promotion, Sarah hesitated before responding.

当被问及晋升时，莎拉在回答前犹豫了一下。

袖手旁观, 不干预

In times of crisis, it's crucial not to stand by but to offer assistance and support.

在危机时刻，关键不是袖手旁观，而是提供援助和支持。

阻挡, 阻止

The soldiers held back the advancing enemy forces with determination.

士兵们坚决地阻挡了前进的敌军。

旁观, 作为观众观看

Passers-by simply looked on as the two men argued heatedly on the sidewalk.

路人只是旁观，那两个男人在人行道上激烈争吵。

站着无所事事, 站着等待

We had to stand around for an hour waiting for the bus to arrive.

我们不得不闲站着等了一个小时，等待公交车到来。

放弃, 舍弃

In an effort to save money, Tom chose to forgo his daily coffee shop visits and make coffee at home.

为了省钱，汤姆选择放弃每天去咖啡店，而在家煮咖啡。

落后, 拖延

She decided to hang back at the office to finish some work after her colleagues had gone home.

她决定在同事回家后留下来在办公室完成一些工作。

闲逛, 游荡

He loitered through the crowded streets, taking his time to admire the buildings and shop displays.

他在拥挤的街道上闲逛，花时间欣赏建筑物和商店的陈列。