inertiaKK [ˌɪˈnɝʃə] ｜ /ˌɪˈnɝʃə/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
The tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force, according to physics.
An example of inertia can be seen when you push a car that has run out of gas. Once the initial force of your push is applied, the car will continue to move in a straight line until a force from friction or gravity slows it down or stops it.
（物理）慣性；靜止或運動狀態的保持傾向
C2noun
A tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.
Despite having a deadline, he couldn't overcome his inertia and continued to procrastinate.
惰性；不願改變的傾向
C2noun
Resistance or disinclination to motion, action, or change.
After working long hours, Sarah's inertia prevented her from going to the gym.