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linger

英['lɪŋgə] 美['lɪŋɡɚ]
  • vi. 徘徊;苟延残喘;磨蹭
  • vt. 消磨;缓慢度过
  • n. (Linger)人名;(德、捷、瑞典)林格;(法)兰热

英英释意


1. remain present although waning or gradually dying;
"Her perfume lingered on"
2. be about;
"The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"
"Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
3. leave slowly and hesitantly
4. take one's time; proceed slowly
5. move to and fro;
"The shy student lingered in the corner"