tarry

tarry1
[ˈtɑːri]
(tarrier, tarriest)
  1. of, like, or covered with tar
    柏油的;像柏油的;涂柏油的
    a length of tarry rope.
    一段涂了柏油的绳子。
派生
tarriness
noun

tarry2
[ˈtari]
(-ies, -ied)
  1. [no obj.](dated)stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place
    (旧)拖延;逗留
    she could tarry a bit and not get home until four.
    她可以再逗留一会直到四点再回家。
派生
tarrier
noun
  1. (rare).)(罕).)
语源
  1. Middle English: of unknown origin
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