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单词 sedentary
释义
sedentary
adjective
uk
/ˈsed.ən.tər.i/us
/ˈsed.ən.ter.i/
C2
involvinglittleexerciseorphysicalactivity:
缺乏锻炼的，少活动的
a sedentaryjob/occupation久坐的工作／职业
Mydoctorsays I shouldstartplayingsportbecause mylifestyleis too sedentary.医生说，我应该进行些体育运动，因为我的生活方式太缺乏活动。
biologyspecialized
used to refer toorganismsthat do noteveror oftenmovefrom onepositionorplace:
This isquitea sedentaryspeciesand this is thelongestjourneyfor afemaleweknowof.
Beneath thekelpthere are sedentaryorganismssuch asmolluscsof manytypes.
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  • Being awriteris a sedentaryoccupation.
  • For more sedentarypursuits, such assnoozingin thesun, theextensivelandscapedgardensofferatranquilescapefrom thewater.
  • More sedentaryspeciestake awidervarietyofprey.
  • How does a sedentarybarnaclefindamate?
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Passive and not working
  • anywhere
  • breather
  • breathing space
  • bum
  • bum around
  • dormancy
  • idle
  • laze
  • leavesomeonebeidiom
  • lie around
  • moribund
  • navel
  • non-physical
  • recharge
  • siesta
  • sit onyourhandsidiom
  • sit round
  • slob
  • slob around (something)
  • slop around (something)
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(Definition ofsedentaryfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)
sedentary
adjective
uk
/ˈsed.ən.tər.i/us
/ˈsed.ən.ter.i/
C2
involvinglittleexerciseorphysicalactivity
缺乏锻炼的，少活动的
a sedentaryjob/occupation久坐的工作／职业
Mydoctorsays I shouldstartplayingsportbecause mylifestyleis too sedentary.医生说，我应该进行些体育运动，因为我的生活方式太缺乏活动。

sedentary| American Dictionary

sedentary
adjective
us
/ˈsed·ənˌter·i/
involvinglittleexerciseorphysicalactivity:
Marilynleadsa more sedentarylifestylenow that sheworksathome.
(Definition ofsedentaryfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Disabling chronic illness, depressive mood, functional decline, andsedentarylifestyles are among the most important prevention targets.
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According to the model, these migrating populations brought with them ceramics and asedentarymaize-agriculture lifestyle.
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The reasons for this are not understood, butsedentarylifestyles have been blamed.
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It is likely to have particular importance for plants since theirsedentarynature dictates that they adjust to their local environment.
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The last two groups consist ofsedentaryfarmers and farmworkers, amounting to a labour force of approximately 6,000 and a total population of approximately 15,000.
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It was slow to be occupied bysedentaryvillagers.
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The rectangular house typically had several rooms, accommodated an entire family, tended to be extended over time, and was found in fullysedentarycommunities.
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The case of striped red mullet is particularly clear because it is a demersal species withsedentaryhabits.
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Risk factors includesedentarylifestyle, reduced physical exercise, obesity and smoking.
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In comparison, the other two varieties, especially thesedentaryvariety, were socially stigmatized.
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None of the subjects were smokers or taking any medications, and they were eithersedentaryor recreationally active.
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The inability to compete physically often leads them tosedentaryand intellectual pursuits.
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These patients weresedentaryto begin with, but this exercise programme was sufficient to increase maximal oxygen uptake by 41%.
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Alongside these pastoral movements, a largesedentaryagricultural population practises the cultivation of cereals in the dryland areas.
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As regards present occupation, those insedentaryoccupations, including all clerks and administrative workers, comprise the largest category (20%).
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