political inaction
policy of inaction
state of inaction
inaction at a critical moment
A: Why didn't the police arrive sooner?
A：为什么警察没有早点赶到？
B: Their inaction during the emergency was criticized by many.
B：他们在紧急情况下的不作为受到了许多人的批评。
1) Lack of action or movement.
2) Failure to act when action is needed.
3) State of being inactive.
1. 不作为；无所作为；不采取行动
noun
1. A state of not doing anything, especially when action is needed.
Synonym: inactivity, idleness, passivity