trodden water

• v. 踩水

trodden water的用法和样例：

例句

1. Joan has been very good for me. Until18 months ago, I realize that I was just treading water. Now I've regained my enthusiasm for so many things.
   琼对我一直很好。一年半以前，我认识到我只是在懒懒散散地混日子，现在我对许多事又重新有了热情。
2. The crew of the capsized yacht had to tread water until the rescuers arrived.
   那艘快艇倾覆了，人们在营救人员到达以前只得踩水。