linger

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、感覺、疾病) 繼續(xù)存留

The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room. 她的香水味在房間里久久不散。

He was ashamed. That feeling lingered, and he was never comfortable in church after that. 他很慚愧。這種感覺持續(xù)著，此后他在教堂里就再?zèng)]有自在過。

2. V-I If you linger somewhere, you stay there for a longer time than is necessary, for example, because you are enjoying yourself. 繼續(xù)逗留

Customers are welcome to linger over coffee until around midnight. 顧客們可以慢慢品味咖啡到午夜。