linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ CET6 TEM4 ( lingering, lingered, lingers )

• 1. 

  V-I When something such as an idea, feeling, or illness lingers, it continues to exist for a long time, often much longer than expected. (想法、感觉、疾病) 继续存留

  例：

  The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room.

  她的香水味在房间里久久不散。

  例：

  He was ashamed. That feeling lingered, and he was never comfortable in church after that.

  他很惭愧。这种感觉持续着，此后他在教堂里就再没有自在过。

• 2. 

  V-I If you linger somewhere, you stay there for a longer time than is necessary, for example, because you are enjoying yourself. 继续逗留

  例：

  Customers are welcome to linger over coffee until around midnight.

  顾客们可以慢慢品味咖啡到午夜。