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linger

/ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/

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verb

머물다, 지체하다

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, some students lingered in the hallway to chat with their friends. "

종이 울린 후, 몇몇 학생들은 친구들과 이야기를 나누기 위해 복도에 머물렀다.

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서서히 죽어가다, 쇠퇴하다

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

Examples :

"The old apple tree, struck by lightning last summer, continues to linger, barely producing any fruit. "

지난 여름 벼락을 맞은 늙은 사과나무는 거의 열매를 맺지 못하며 서서히 죽어가고 있다.

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숙고하다, 곰곰이 생각하다

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

Examples :

"The team lingered on the problem of the low test scores, carefully analyzing past lessons and discussing possible solutions. "

팀은 낮은 시험 점수 문제에 대해 숙고하며, 과거 수업을 주의 깊게 분석하고 가능한 해결책을 논의했다.

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