dangling

• 形容某物悬挂着或自由摆动，也常用于比喻意义，指某事未确定或未解决。

Describes something that hangs or swings loosely, often used figuratively to describe something uncertain or unresolved.

1. Hanging looselyB1formal

   Hanging or swinging freely without support.

   悬挂的

   • The dangling earrings caught the light beautifully.
   • A rope was dangling from the tree branch.
   • He noticed a loose wire dangling from the ceiling.

   同义词droopinghangingpendentpenduloussuspendedswingingtrailing

   反义词attachedfixedsupportedtaut

2. Unresolved or pendingB2informal

   Left without a conclusion or resolution; hanging in an uncertain state.

   悬而未决

   • The project has several dangling issues that need to be addressed.
   • She left the conversation with a dangling question.
   • The contract remains dangling while negotiations continue.

   同义词hangingopenpendingundecidedunfinishedunresolvedunsettled

   反义词completedconcludedfinishedresolvedsettled

• 名词，指某物从上方悬挂下来并能自由摆动的状态，或悬挂、摇摆的动作。

A noun referring to the act of suspending something from above so that it moves freely.

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1. SuspensionB2formal

   The act of hanging something from above so that it moves freely.

   悬垂

   • The dangling of the chandelier added elegance to the room.
   • He watched the dangling of the rope in the wind.
   • The dangling of the keys from his belt made a jingling sound.

   同义词hangingsuspension

• 动词，表示自由悬挂或摇摆的状态，也指用某物作为诱饵来引诱或吊胃口。

A verb used to indicate the act of hanging or swinging loosely, or offering something as an enticement.

1. Hang looselyB1formal

   To hang or swing loosely from something.

   悬垂

   • The keys dangled from her hand.
   • A rope dangled from the tree branch.
   • His earring dangled as he moved his head.

   同义词droophangsagswingtrail

2. Offer as an incentiveB2informal

   To offer something desirable to someone in order to persuade them.

   作为诱饵提供

   • The company dangled a promotion in front of him.
   • She dangled the possibility of a bonus to motivate the team.
   • They dangled a free trip as a reward for the best salesperson.

   同义词enticehold outlureofferpromisetempt