1. But there are longer-term reasons for Britain's comparative sluggishness. 但是英国行动的相对缓慢还有其它长期的原因。
2. The sluggishness in the economy cannot be explained by cyclical factors; we need structural changes. 周期性因素并不能解释经济停滞不前的原因；我们需要进行经济结构改革。
3. The continued sluggishness of the economy and global economic crisis sent the Tokyo Stock Price Index ("TOPIX") down over the period. 经济持续萧条及全球经济危机使东京股票价格指数（「TOPIX」）于期内下跌。
英英解释
n.
1. a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
2. the pace of things that move relatively slowly
3. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
