"loitering" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 遊蕩
• 徘徊

Definition

遊蕩指的是在某個地方無緣無故地逗留很久，通常是閒逛或什麼也不做。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於公共場所，有時被視為可疑或違法行為。常見“禁止遊蕩”標示。比“閒逛”更正式。

Examples

The sign says no loitering in front of the store.

標誌寫著禁止在商店前**遊蕩**。

The police told the teenagers to stop loitering at the park entrance.

警察叫青少年不要在公園入口**遊蕩**。

He was accused of loitering in a restricted area.

他被指控在限制區域**遊蕩**。

"Why are those kids loitering outside the mall for hours?"

「那些孩子為什麼在商場外**遊蕩**那麼久？」

Security keeps an eye out for anyone loitering near the entrances.

保全會注意在入口附近**遊蕩**的人。

You can wait for your friend, but loitering here isn’t allowed.

你可以等朋友，但這裡不允許**遊蕩**。