n the act of tarrying
v remain present although waning or gradually dying
v be about
v leave slowly and hesitantly
v take one's time; proceed slowly
v move to and fro
a. 拖延的
1. The smell of fresh bread was lingering in the air.
新鲜面包的香味在空气中弥漫。
2. She had a lingering feeling of sadness after the movie ended.
电影结束后，她心中留有一丝悲伤的感觉。
3. He decided to take a lingering walk in the park to clear his mind.
他决定在公园里悠长地走一走，以理清思绪。