不及物动词

1. 继续存留
When something such as an idea, feeling, or illness lingers, it continues to exist for a long time, often much longer than expected.

2. 留恋；不愿离开；继续逗留
If you linger somewhere, you stay there for a longer time than is necessary, for example because you are enjoying yourself.

1. leave slowly and hesitantly

Synonym: tarry

2. take one's time
proceed slowly

Synonym: dawdle

3. be about

e.g. The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
Who is this man that is hanging around the department?

Synonym: loiterloungefootlelollygagloaflallygaghang aroundmess abouttarrylurkmill aboutmill around

4. move to and fro

e.g. The shy student lingered in the corner

Synonym: hover

5. remain present although waning or gradually dying

e.g. Her perfume lingered on