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lingered

/ˈlɪŋɡəd/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚd/

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verb

居残る, 滞在する

To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.

Examples :

"After the bell rang, the students lingered in the hallway, chatting with their friends. "

ベルが鳴った後、生徒たちは廊下で友達とおしゃべりしながら居残った。

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verb

生きながらえる, 徐々に衰える

To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.

Examples :

"The old tree, struck by lightning years ago, lingered in the garden, slowly losing its leaves each autumn. "

何年も前に雷に打たれた古い木は、庭で生きながらえ、毎年秋にゆっくりと葉を落としていった。

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verb

熟考する、考察する

(often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

Examples :

"The students lingered on the difficult math problem, trying different solutions until they found the answer. "

生徒たちは難しい数学の問題を熟考し、答えが見つかるまで様々な解決策を試しました。

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