dwell
verb
UK/dwel/
US/dwel/
Definitions of dwell verb
- Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
to live or reside in a specific place or manner
居住；栖身
They dwelt in a small cabin at the foot of the mountain.
他们住在山脚下的一间小木屋里。
The writer preferred to dwell in a rural retreat for inspiration.
这位作家喜欢住在乡村僻静处寻找灵感。
In that era, many people dwelt in humble conditions.
在那个时代，许多人住在简陋的环境中。
Phrasal Verbs of dwell
- dwell on something
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。