IELTS Vocabulary

linger

/ˈlɪŋər/

remain present although waning or gradually dying

Chinese meaning: 逗留;徘徊;持续

After the concert ended, many fans lingered outside the venue hoping to see the band.

音乐会结束后,许多歌迷在场地外逗留,希望能见到乐队。

The smell of freshly baked bread lingered in the kitchen for hours.

新鲜出炉的面包香味在厨房里持续了几个小时。

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