linger; hover; circle around
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to linger; to stay; to loiter
literaryA literary term often used in written Chinese to describe staying in a place for a while, usually with a sense of reluctance to leave.
He lingered in the garden for a long time, unwilling to leave.
I lingered in Hangzhou for a few days, visiting all the famous scenic spots.
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An old friend visited, and he stayed at home the whole day, reminiscing and chatting.
He often lingers by the river, pondering the meaning of life.
verb
to hover; to circle around; to revolve
literaryA literary or metaphorical term describing thoughts, memories, or images circulating in one's mind, or objects moving in a circular path.
This thought has been circling in my mind, impossible to shake off.
The melody of that old song still hovers in my ears to this day.
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The eagle hovers high in the sky, searching for prey.
Various possibilities about the future keep circling in her mind.