Definitions
v. To live in a particular place.
居住；栖居
v. To think or talk about something for a long time.
反复思考；详述
Example
Small creatures dwell beneath the stones in our garden.
我们花园的石头下面住着一些小生物。
Rather than dwell on past failures, schools should help students develop practical strategies for future improvement.
学校不应一味纠结过去的失败，而应帮助学生制定切实可行的改进策略。
Collocations
- dwell in
- dwell on the past
- dwell on a problem
Word family
- dweller (n.)
- dwelling (n.)
Synonyms
- reside
- inhabit
Usage tip
居住义较正式；dwell on指反复想着或详述某事。
FAQ
- What does dwell mean?
- To live in a particular place. To think or talk about something for a long time.
- How is dwell pronounced?
- UK /dwel/, US /dwel/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
