tread water
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英
- na.踩水；〔比喻〕原地踏步；立游
- 网络立泳；打水；没有进步
un. | 1. to keep afloat without moving forward, by moving the legs and arms 2. to make no progress but manage to keep a situation the same for a period of time 3. to stay upright in deep water by moving your legs and arms so that your head stays out of the water |