tarry

• 指耽搁、逗留或比计划停留更久，属较为文雅或古旧的用法。

An old-fashioned or literary term meaning to delay, linger, or stay longer than intended.

1. Resembling tarC1formal

   Having the characteristics, consistency, or appearance of tar or pitch.

   沥青状的

   • The old road had a tarry surface that softened in the heat.
   • A tarry substance oozed from the broken pipe.
   • The smell was tarry and acrid, like burnt asphalt.

   同义词bituminouspitchyresinous

• 过时动词，意为停留超过预定时间、在某处逗留或拖延、磨蹭。

An archaic verb meaning to stay longer than intended, delay, or linger in a place.

1. To delay or lingerC1formalbritish

   To stay longer than intended; to delay leaving a place.

   逗留

   • She tarried at the door, reluctant to leave.
   • He tarried in the garden, enjoying the evening air.
   • Do not tarry, for the train is about to depart.

   同义词abidedallydawdledelaylingerloiterremainstaywait

   反义词departgohastenhurryleaverushspeed

2. To wait or be aboutC1formalbritish

   To remain in a place or be present, often with a sense of hesitation.

   逗留

   • The guests tarried in the hall, waiting for the host.
   • He tarried about the house, unsure of what to do next.
   • They tarried in the village for a few days before moving on.

   同义词abidedallydawdledelaylingerloiterprocrastinateremainstaywait

   反义词departgohastenhurryleave