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Loitering Meaning in English

word · lemma: loiter

ˈɫɔɪtɝɪŋ
LOY-ter-ing
lˈɔɪtəɹɪŋ
LOY-tuh-ring

释义

Loitering means staying in a place for a long time without any clear reason, often just standing or walking around and not doing anything specific.

用法与细微差别

Often associated with public places and sometimes considered suspicious or against the law. Common with 'no loitering' signs. More formal than casual verbs like 'hang around.'

例句

The sign says no loitering in front of the store.

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

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He was accused of loitering in a restricted area.

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

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

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

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