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lingering

/ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/

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verb

逗留，徘徊.

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 concert, many fans were lingering outside the venue, hoping to catch a glimpse of the band. "

演唱会结束后，很多粉丝在场馆外逗留徘徊，希望能瞥见乐队一眼。

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verb

苟延残喘, 气息奄奄.

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

Examples :

"The old tree in our backyard, struck by lightning last summer, is still lingering, its branches bare and brittle. "

去年夏天被闪电击中的我家后院那棵老树，还在苟延残喘，树枝光秃秃的，也变得很脆弱。

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verb

琢磨，细想。

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

Examples :

"The student was lingering on the difficult math problem, hoping to find a solution. "

这个学生正在琢磨那道难解的数学题，希望能找到答案。

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noun

逗留，徘徊

An act of lingering or waiting.

Examples :

"The student's lingering by the door after class suggested they had a question for the teacher. "

下课后学生在门口的逗留暗示着他们有问题要问老师。

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noun

残余，遗留。

That which lingers; a remnant.

Examples :

"After the construction crew finished building the new house, a lingering of sawdust and scraps remained on the lawn. "

建筑队盖完新房后，草坪上还留有残余的锯末和碎料。

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