滞留
zhì​liú HSK7

be stranded

  • created sense approved 滞留/滯留 · zhì​liú · be stranded

    滞留 / 滯留

    zhì​liú

    be stranded

    to remain in a place due to circumstances or obstacles that prevent one from leaving

    由于暴风雪，数百名旅客被迫滞留在火车站。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 滞留/滯留 · zhì​liú · linger

    滞留 / 滯留

    zhì​liú

    linger

    to remain or persist in a place instead of dispersing, flowing away, or dissipating

    这种有害物质容易在人体组织中长期滞留。

    verb

    created sense