
linger
英 /ˈlɪŋɡə/ 美 /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/
- v. 逗留;迟迟不离开To stay somewhere longer than expected or necessary.
- v. 持续存在;迟迟不消失To remain present or noticeable for a long time.
We lingered outside the cinema, chatting about the film.
我们在电影院外迟迟没有离开,聊着刚看的电影。
The effects of prolonged unemployment can linger even after individuals return to stable work.
长期失业的影响即使在人们重新获得稳定工作后,也可能持续存在。
搭配
linger over a meal 慢慢吃饭不急着离开linger in the air 在空气中久久不散linger on 持续不消失
辨析提示
不及物动词;linger over表示慢慢享用或细看。
词族
lingering (adj.)
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