numerous neglected matters waiting to be revived
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numerous neglected undertakings waiting to be revived
formalOften used to describe a post-disaster, post-crisis or post-restoration period where large-scale construction and development work needs to be carried out. Also called 百废待举.
After the ten years of turmoil ended, countless neglected projects awaited revival, and the entire nation dedicated itself to rebuilding their homes.
The city is full of stalled projects waiting to restart after the pandemic, with businesses resuming operations one after another.
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In the early days of reform and opening up, the country had countless unfinished tasks waiting to be addressed, and urgently needed a large number of talents to join the construction.
The village had many abandoned projects waiting to be revived after the flood receded, and the government quickly organized rescue and reconstruction work.
Post-war Europe was full of neglected undertakings waiting to be revived, and countries began to work together on economic recovery plans.