单词 | linger |
释义 | Word Frequency linger(ˈlɪŋɡə) verb (mainly intr) 1. to delay or prolong departure 2. to go in a slow or leisurely manner; saunter 3. to remain just alive for some time prior to death 4. to persist or continue, esp in the mind 5. to be slow to act; dither; procrastinate Derived forms lingerer (ˈlingerer) noun lingering (ˈlingering) adjective lingeringly (ˈlingeringly) adverb Word origin C13 (northern dialect) lengeren to dwell, from lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan; related to Old Norse lengja; see long1 |
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