They have stagnant (萧条的) or shrinking markets for goods and services.
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
ADJ-GRADED
停滞不前的;不发展的;无变化的
If something such as a business or society is stagnant, there is little activity or change.
例句
He is seeking advice on how to revive the stagnant economy...他正在就如何振兴低迷的经济征求意见。Mass movements are often a factor in the awakening and renovation of stagnant societies.群众性运动经常是能唤醒和振兴停滞不前的社会的一个因素。
ADJ
(水)不流动而污浊的
Stagnant water is not flowing, and therefore often smells unpleasant and is dirty.
英汉词典释义
adj.
不流动的, 停滞的
There is a stagnant pool at the botom of the garden.在花坛底部有个死水塘。
不发展的;不景气的;停滞的;无变化的
Due to low investment, industrial output has remained stagnant.由于投资少, 工业生产一直停滞不前。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. not circulating or flowing;
"dead air""dead water""stagnant water"
2. not growing or changing; without force or vitality