hover
UK ['hɒv.ər] US ['hɑ:.vɚ] verb
intransitive usually + adverb or preposition
■to stay in one place in the air, usually by moving the wings quickly 盘旋；翱翔；悬停•A hawk hovered in the sky, waiting to swoop down on its prey.一只老鹰在天空中盘旋，要伺机俯冲捕捉猎物。 •I heard the noise of a helicopter hovering overhead.我听到头顶上直升机盘旋的声音。 intransitive usually + adverb or preposition
■to stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention 徘徊；守候•A waiter hovered at the table, ready to take our order.一名侍者守在桌子旁，等着我们点菜。 •I could sense him behind me, hovering and building up the courage to ask me a question.我能感觉到他在我身后犹豫徘徊，想鼓起勇气问我一个问题。 intransitive + adverb or preposition
■to stay at or near a particular level （在某一个标准附近）徘徊•Inflation is hovering at 3%.通货膨胀率在3%左右徘徊。 |