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源自中古英语 loitren,可能来自中古荷兰语 loteren(摇晃、摇摆),最早记录于15世纪,原指缓慢、懒散地移动。
❶ 指在某个地方无所事事地闲逛或停留,通常带有消极含义,暗示浪费时间或可能引起他人不满。
“The security guard warned the teenagers about loitering near the store entrance.”
(保安警告那些青少年不要在商店入口附近闲逛。)
“Signs prohibiting loitering were posted around the park benches.”
(公园长椅周围张贴了禁止逗留的告示牌。)
❶ 长时间无明确目的地在某处逗留或缓慢移动,可能带有可疑或不受欢迎的意味。
“The suspicious man kept loitering outside the bank for hours.”
(那个可疑的男子在银行外徘徊了好几个小时。)
“We noticed a stranger loitering near the school playground.”
(我们注意到有个陌生人在学校操场附近逗留。)
no loitering — 常见于公共场所的警示语,表示禁止在该区域无正当理由地逗留或闲逛。
“The 'No Loitering' sign made it clear we couldn't stay in the parking lot without shopping.”
('禁止逗留'的标识清楚地表明我们不购物就不能在停车场停留。)