No. 3,424 in Chinese
徘徊
"徘徊" means "to pace or linger aimlessly."
In a sentence
他在街道上徘徊,似乎在思考着什么。
He wandered on the street, seemingly contemplating something.
In this sentence, '徘徊' (wander) is used to describe physical movement in a place, suggesting indecision or contemplation.
她徘徊在是否接受这个工作机会之间。
She hesitated between whether to accept the job opportunity.
Here, '徘徊' indicates mental indecision, showing hesitation in making a choice.
夜晚的寒风徘徊在房间的四周,让人感到一丝寒意。
The cold night wind lingered around the room, bringing a trace of chill.
In this use, '徘徊' is metaphorical, describing the persistent presence of the wind, giving an atmospheric effect.
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