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lingers

/ˈlɪŋɡərz/

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verb

Задерживаться, оставаться

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 :

"The smell of freshly baked bread lingers in the kitchen long after the oven is turned off. "

Запах свежеиспеченного хлеба остается на кухне еще долго после выключения духовки.

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verb

Умирать постепенно, угасать

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

Examples :

"The old tree, struck by lightning years ago, still lingers in the garden, slowly losing its branches each season. "

Старое дерево, пораженное молнией много лет назад, все еще угасает в саду, постепенно теряя свои ветви каждый сезон.

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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 student lingers on the difficult math problem, trying to find a solution. "

Студент размышляет над сложной математической задачей, пытаясь найти решение.

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