to linger
01
逗留, 徘徊
to stay somewhere longer because one does not want to leave
Intransitive: to linger somewhere
例子
As the vacation neared its end, the family chose to linger on the beach.
随着假期接近尾声，这家人选择在海滩上逗留。
例子
After the performance ended, the applause lingered in the theater.
表演结束后，掌声在剧院里回荡。
2.1
徘徊, 苟延残喘
to remain alive in a weakened or deteriorating condition
Intransitive: to linger sometime
例子
He lingered for days, holding on to life in the quiet of the hospital room.
他在病房的寂静中徘徊了数日，紧紧抓住生命不放。
例子
She lingered on the painting, captivated by its intricate details.
她在画前徘徊，被其复杂的细节所吸引。
04
拖延, 耽搁
to intentionally prolong the completion of an action or process
Transitive: to linger in sth
例子
The lawyer decided to linger in finalizing the contract, wanting to ensure every detail was perfect.
律师决定在完成合同时拖延，希望确保每一个细节都完美。
