كيف تنطق "idling"

word

ˈaɪdəɫɪŋ/, /ˈaɪdɫɪŋ

EYE-dl-ing

ˈaɪdlɪŋ

EYE-dl-ing

التعريف

When a machine, especially an engine, is running but not moving or doing work. It can also mean a person not being active or productive.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈaɪdəɫɪŋ/, /ˈaɪdɫɪŋ

الإنجليزية البريطانية

ˈaɪdlɪŋ

أمريكي

EYE-dl-ing

بريطاني

EYE-dl-ing

The car was idling at the red light.

He spent the afternoon idling and watching TV.

The factory machines were idling during the lunch break.

Sorry I’m late—traffic was a nightmare and I was just idling in my car for ages.