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"