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lingered

/ˈlɪŋɡəd/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚd/

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verb

Задерживаться, медлить

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. "

После звонка ученики задержались в коридоре, болтая со своими друзьями.

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verb

Умирать постепенно, чахнуть

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. "

Старое дерево, пораженное молнией много лет назад, чахло в саду, медленно теряя свои листья каждую осень.

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verb

Размышлять, обдумывать

(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. "

Студенты размышляли над сложной математической задачей, пробуя разные решения, пока не нашли ответ.

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