stationary

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++sta·tion·a·ry /ˈsteɪʃənəri $ -neri/ ●○○ adjective  NOT MOVINGstanding still instead of moving 不（移）动的；静止的 How did you manage to drive into a stationary vehicle? 你是怎么开车的，竟会撞上一辆停着的车子？ ► Do not confuse with the noun stationery (=writing materials such as paper).不要与名词 stationery（文具）混淆。

Examples from the Corpus

stationary• It is called a sinker because it sinks beneath you when you are stationary.• It sounds mean as hell; you can feel the engine resonating through the petrol tank when the bike is stationary.• Picture a shallow pool with a glassy surface, and in the pool picture minnows fluttering their tail fins but otherwise stationary.• The floor of the dome was covered with various machinery, all stationary, and walled constructions.• The stars appear stationary because they are so far away.• a four-mile queue of stationary traffic• The truck swerved and hit a stationary vehicle.Origin stationary (1400-1500) Latin stationarius, from statio; → STATION1

sta·tion·a·ry adjectiveChineseSyllable  

instead Corpus still standing of moving

stationary
sta‧tion‧a‧ry /ˈsteɪʃənəri $ -neri/ adjectivestanding still instead of moving:
    How did you manage to drive into a stationary vehicle?
  ► Do not confuse with the noun stationery (=writing materials such as paper).
     

THESAURUS

■ not moving
   ▪ still not moving – use this especially about people who are not moving, or about places where there is no wind: There was no wind and the trees were completely still. | Keep still while I tie your shoes.
   ▪ stationary not moving – use this about cars, trains, or objects: The truck swerved and hit a stationary vehicle.
   ▪ immobile not moving or not able to move, especially because of fear or tiredness: As the disease progressed, she became increasingly immobile.
   ▪ motionless completely still – used especially in literature: Kemp sat motionless as the verdict was read.
   ▪ calm not moving because there is no wind – use this about air and water: The lake was calm.
   ▪ be at a standstill if traffic is at a standstill it is not moving: Traffic was at a standstill on the motorway.

sta·tion·aryBrE /ˈsteɪʃənri/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsteɪʃəneri/ 🔊 adjectivenot moving; not intended to be moved 不动的；静止的；固定的；不可移动的◆I remained stationary. 我待着没动。🔊🔊◆The car collided with a stationary vehicle. 小汽车撞到一辆停着的车上。🔊🔊◆a stationary exercise bike固定式健身自行车 OPP mobile not changing in condition or quantity 不变的；稳定的 SYN static ◆a stationary population稳定的人口