lingering
adjective[before noun]
uk/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər.ɪŋ/us/ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ.ɪŋ/lastingalongtime:
持续的，长时间的She gave him along, lingeringkiss.她给了他一个长长的吻。
She says shestoppedseeinghim, but I still have lingeringdoubts.她说她已经不再和他见面了，但我依然心存疑虑。
Thedefeatendsany lingeringhopesshe might have had ofwinningthechampionship.此次失利令她孜孜以求的冠军梦想彻底破灭了。
continuing for a large amount of time
- longHe's been gone a long time.
- prolongedShe returned to work after a prolonged illness.
- lengthyAirline passengers may face lengthy delays during holiday travel.
- sustainedWe continue to see sustained economic growth.
- extendedStanding for extended periods of time can be bad for your back.
Lasting for a long time
- all-night
- ancient
- be going strongidiom
- changeless
- dateless
- full time
- immemorial
- incorruptibility
- incorruptible
- incorruptibly
- longevity
- man and boyidiom
- never-ending
- nondurable
- nondurable goods
- time-consuming
- timeless
- timelessly
- timelessness
- year