inanimate
adj
1 not alive, esp in the way that humans and animals are 无生命的
A rock is an inanimate object. 石头是无生命的物体.
2 lacking energy and vitality; dull 无精力的; 无生气的; 单调的
inanimate conversation 沉闷的谈话.
Some of the bigger firms are engaged in researches which are of such general and fundamental nature that it is a positive advantage to them not to keep them secret.