dwell on something

Related to word: dwell

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C1

    to continuously consider or discuss something, particularly if it is negative or undesirable.

    悬念;置惷于心

    • He constantly feels regret over the missed opportunities and tends to dwell on them.

      他总是对错过的机会感到后悔,并倾向于一直想着它们。

    • During the conversation, she kept bringing up her past failures, dwelling on them and making the mood awkward.

      在谈话中,她不断提起过去的失败,一直想着这些事情,让气氛变得尴尬。

    • Although we should look forward, he insists on dwelling on those past arguments.

      虽然我们应该向前看,但他坚持一直想着那些过去的争论。