linger

US /ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/
UK /ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/
"linger" picture
1.

逗留, 徘徊, 持续

stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave

:
She lingered in the doorway, unwilling to go.
逗留在门口,不愿离开。
The scent of her perfume still lingered in the air.
她的香水味仍然 lingering在空气中。
2.

慢慢做, 细细品味

spend a long time over (something)

:
He lingered over his coffee, enjoying the quiet morning.
慢慢地喝着咖啡,享受着宁静的早晨。
She lingered over the details of the painting.
细细品味着画作的细节。