What does hover mean?

Stay in one place in the air. Stay nearby, often waiting or watching. Remain close to a particular level or amount.

hover

/ˈhɒvə/ · /ˈhʌvər/

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悬停；盘旋

v. Stay in one place in the air.

悬停；盘旋

v. Stay nearby, often waiting or watching.

在附近徘徊

v. Remain close to a particular level or amount.

在某水平上下浮动

A small helicopter hovered above the empty field.

一架小型直升机悬停在空旷的田野上方。

When unemployment rates hover around current levels, governments may need to invest more in vocational training.

当失业率在当前水平附近徘徊时，政府可能需要加大职业培训投入。

核心是停留不去，不等于soar（翱翔）。

What does hover mean?: Stay in one place in the air. Stay nearby, often waiting or watching. Remain close to a particular level or amount.
How is hover pronounced?: UK /ˈhɒvə/, US /ˈhʌvər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.