linger /ˈliŋɡə/ vi. 1. 继续留存，缓慢消失：The beautiful melody is lingering in my mind. 美妙的音乐在我心中回荡。 2. (因不愿离开)继续逗留，留意徘徊：linger about by the lake 在湖畔徘徊［考句］ Elisabeth did not enter the museum at once, but lingered in the courtyard. 伊丽莎白没有马上进博物馆，而是在院子里徘徊了一会。3. 磨蹭，拖延：linger over one’s work 拖延工作，磨洋工 The pain lingered on for weeks. 疼痛持续了几周 4. 苟延残喘：linger out a feeble existence 苟延残喘