lingering
adj. 拖延的,逗留不去的
v. 逗留( linger的现在分词 ); 缓慢消失; 苟延残喘; 持续看(或思考)
When something such as an idea, feeling, or illness lingers, it continues to exist for a long time, often much longer than expected.
The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room...
她的香水味道在房间里久久不散。
A guerrilla war has lingered into its fourth decade...
一场游击战已经持续了30多年。
If you linger somewhere, you stay there for a longer time than is necessary, for example because you are enjoying yourself.
Customers are welcome to linger over coffee until around midnight...
客人尽可以喝着咖啡逗留到午夜左右。
I lingered on in Atlanta for a few days, spending much of my time with an artist friend...
我在亚特兰大又逗留了几天,大部分时候都和一位搞艺术的朋友在一起。
1. the act of tarrying
1. continuing for a long time;
The melody is still lingering about long after the performance.
余音袅袅.
The credit crunch may also be having lingering effects.
信贷动荡也许还存在延续效应.
Why is he lingering about the school?
他为什么留连学校?
The tea has sweet taste and lingering rose aroma.
这种茶口感甘甜,玫瑰香气悠长.
Unemployment and lingering disease cooperated to make his family broken.
失业加上长期的疾病,使他倾家荡产.