(about machines, factories, etc.) not being used（机器、工厂等）闲置的◆Many of the factories lie idle during the holiday season.假期里许多工厂停工。◆an increase in idle capacity (= machines, factories, etc. that are not being used) （机器、工厂等）闲置能力增加◆Recent research shows there is a lot of idle money in the banking system.最近研究表示银行系统里有大量游资。⨁to lie / remain / sit / stand idle闲置着 (about people) not working; without work（指人）闲散的，没有工作的◆Over ten per cent of the workforce is now idle.超过 10% 的劳动力现在闲置着。  ➡  unemployed