1. | [i] (+ adv./prep.) 翱翔;盘旋to stay in the air in one place |
A hawk hovered over the hill. 一只鹰在小山的上空翱翔。 |
2. | [i] (+ adv./prep.) 踌躇,彷徨(尤指在某人身边)to wait somewhere, especially near sb, in a shy or uncertain manner |
He hovered nervously in the doorway. 他在门口紧张地来回踱步。 |
3. | [i] + adv./prep. 靠近(某事物);处于不稳定状态to stay close to sth, or to stay in an uncertain state |
Temperatures hovered around freezing. 气温在冰点上下徘徊。 | |
He hovered on the edge of consciousness. 他似醒非醒。 | |
A smile hovered on her lips. 她的嘴上挂着一丝笑容。 |