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lingering

UK //ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ//US //ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'lyngeren',与古英语 'lengan'(延长)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根,与长度和时间延续的概念有关。

adjective

❶ 形容某事物持续存在或缓慢消退的状态,常带有拖延、徘徊或难以消散的意味。

“The lingering smell of coffee filled the room.”

(房间里弥漫着咖啡挥之不去的香气。)

“She had a lingering cold that lasted for weeks.”

(她的感冒拖了好几周才慢慢好转。)

同义词:persistent, protracted, remaining, enduring, slow to fade

noun

❶ 指缓慢消退或延迟结束的过程,常用于描述气味、感觉或疾病的持续状态。

“The lingering of her perfume reminded him of their meeting.”

(她香水的残留气息让他想起了他们的相遇。)

“The lingering of winter made spring feel distant.”

(冬季的迟迟不退让春天显得遥不可及。)

同义词:persistence, continuation, remaining, delay, protraction

常见短语

lingering effect — 指某事发生后持续产生的影响,通常强调其超出预期的持久性。

“The scandal had a lingering effect on his reputation.”

(这桩丑闻对他的声誉造成了长期影响。)

no lingering — 用于告示或指令中,表示禁止逗留或要求立即离开。

“The sign said 'No Lingering' near the construction site.”

(建筑工地附近的牌子上写着「禁止逗留」。)