linger over

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения того, что кто-то тратит больше времени, чем необходимо, на что-либо, часто потому, что получает от этого удовольствие или не хочет с этим расставаться.

A phrasal verb used to indicate spending more time than necessary on something, often because one is enjoying it or reluctant to leave it.

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Spend extra time onformal

   To take more time than necessary to do or think about something, often because you are enjoying it.

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   • She lingered over her coffee, savoring every sip.
   • He lingered over the details of the contract before signing.
   • They lingered over the beautiful paintings in the gallery.

   Synonymsdwell onrelishsavor

   Antonymshurryrushspeed

2. Dwell on a thoughtformal

   To think about something for a long time, often with a sense of pleasure or sadness.

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   • He lingered over the memory of their last meeting.
   • She lingered over the idea of moving abroad.
   • The author lingered over the description of the sunset.

   Synonymschew overcontemplatedwell onmull overpondersavor

   Antonymsdismissdisregardforgetignore

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