The children reluctantly left the carousel.

Meaning: This means the children didn't want to leave the carousel because they were having so much fun.

Choice of Words: Children are young people. Reluctantly means with hesitation or unwillingness. Left means to go away from a place. Carousel is a type of amusement ride that consists of a rotating platform with seats or animals that move up and down. When you put them together, "The children reluctantly left the carousel" conveys the idea that the children were hesitant to leave the carousel because they were enjoying it so much.

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