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tarry

/ˈtæ.ɹi/ /ˈtɑːɹi/

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noun

逗留，停留。

Examples :

"Her tarry in the hospital was longer than expected. "

她在医院的逗留比预期的时间更长。

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verb

耽搁，延迟.

To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

Examples :

"My sister tarried getting ready, so we missed the bus. "

我妹妹准备的时候磨磨蹭蹭的，所以我们没赶上公共汽车。

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verb

逗留，耽搁.

To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

Examples :

"The students tarried outside the classroom, waiting for the teacher to finish her meeting. "

学生们在教室外逗留，等着老师结束会议。

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verb

逗留，停留，耽搁。

To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

Examples :

""I didn't mean to tarry at the coffee shop, but I ran into an old friend and we ended up chatting for an hour." "

我本来没打算在咖啡店逗留太久，结果碰见了一位老朋友，最后我们聊了一个小时。

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verb

逗留，停留

To stay somewhere temporarily.

Examples :

"Before the big math test, I'll tarry at the library for a while to study. "

大考数学之前，我会在图书馆逗留一会儿复习。

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verb

逗留，耽搁，停留。

To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

Examples :

"The family decided to tarry at the park for a while longer to enjoy the sunshine. "

一家人决定在公园多逗留一会儿，好好享受阳光。

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adjective

焦油状的，似焦油的。

Resembling tar.

Examples :

"The old, tarry boots were difficult to clean. "

那些旧的、焦油状的靴子很难清洗干净。

appearance material substance

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adjective

沾满焦油的，涂有沥青的

Covered with tar.

Examples :

"The old sailboat's hull was tarry, showing signs of years of use. "

那艘旧帆船的船体沾满了焦油，显示出多年使用的痕迹。

material substance condition