滞留

zhìliú

(of a person) to remain in (a place) (due to circumstances that prevent one leaving); to be stranded; (of sth that would typically dissipate, e.g. floodwater

verb HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 滯留

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大雨让许多旅客滞留。

The heavy rain stranded many passengers.

他滞留在机场三天。

He was stranded at the airport for three days.