| 释义 |
linger /lingˈgər/ intransitive verb- To remain for long
- To be left or remain behind
- To delay, in reluctance to leave
- To tarry
- To loiter
- To be protracted
- To remain alive, although gradually dying
transitive verb- To prolong or protract (Shakespeare)
- To pass in tedium or dawdling
ORIGIN: Frequentative from OE lengan to protract, from lang long lingˈerer noun lingˈering noun and adjective lingˈeringly adverb |