
好词典

源自古英语 'tergan'(拖延),与中古荷兰语 'tarren'(延迟)同源;形容词义来自 'tar'(焦油)。
❶ 停留或逗留,通常指比预期更长的时间,带有延迟或拖延的意味。
“She tarried at the café, enjoying the afternoon sun.”
(她在咖啡馆逗留,享受着午后的阳光。)
“Don't tarry too long, or we'll miss the train.”
(别耽搁太久,否则我们会错过火车。)
❶ 指像焦油一样的,或涂有焦油的,常用于描述颜色或质地。
“The road was covered with tarry patches after the repair.”
(修理后,路面上覆盖着焦油补丁。)
“His hands were tarry from working on the roof.”
(他的手因为修屋顶而沾满了焦油。)
tarry a while — 稍作停留,通常用于邀请或建议某人短暂逗留。
“Why don't you tarry a while and have some tea?”
(何不稍作停留,喝杯茶呢?)