떠나지 못하고 어느 장소에 오래 머무르거나 서성거리다.
to stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave
예문:
"The guests lingered in the hallway, continuing their conversation."
"He lingered at the park until the sun went down."
생각, 소리, 냄새 등이 금방 사라지지 않고 오래 남아 있다.
to be slow to disappear, die, or cease to exist
예문:
"The smell of smoke lingered long after the fire was out."
"A few doubts still linger regarding the new policy."
어떤 일을 하는 데 필요 이상의 긴 시간을 들이다.
to spend a long time doing something or considering something
예문:
"We lingered over dessert for nearly an hour."
"The committee lingered over the final details of the contract."
죽음이 임박한 상태에서 근근이 목숨을 이어가다.
to remain alive while gradually weakening
예문:
"The wounded soldier lingered for days before help arrived."
"She lingered on in a coma for several months."