vegetate/ˈvedʒɪteɪt; `vɛdʒəˌtet/ v[I](fig 比喻) live a dull life with little activity or interest 过枯燥的生活(无甚活动或趣味) the unemployed vegetating at home 在家百无聊赖的失业者.
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