long-lasting
long-lasting — 形容詞
1. staying in good condition or continuing to have an effect for a very long time,
持久；耐用
能長時間維持良好狀態或效果的
staying in good condition or continuing to have an effect for a very long time, usually much longer than expected
Diego chose long-lasting paint for his front door; it still looks new after five years.
Diego 為他的大門選了耐用的油漆，五年後看起來仍像新的一樣。
attributive use: long-lasting + concrete noun (paint)
Ravi bought a long-lasting flashlight that runs on just two small batteries.
Ravi 買了一個耐用的手電筒，只需要兩顆小電池就能運作。
attributive use: long-lasting + concrete noun (flashlight)
The peace agreement signed by the two leaders proved long-lasting for the region.
兩位領袖簽署的和平協議對該地區來說相當持久。
The long-lasting friendship between Leila and Yara began in primary school.
Leila 和 Yara 之間持久的友誼始於小學時期。
This brand makes long-lasting running shoes that survive many miles on the road.
這個品牌生產耐用的跑鞋，能在路上跑很多公里。
- durable
focuses on physical toughness and resistance to wear; more common for products than for abstract ideas
- enduring
emphasises continuing despite difficulties or over a long stretch; slightly more formal
- lasting
a simpler, more frequent alternative that works for most of the same contexts as 'long-lasting'
- long-lived
used for living things, traditions, or ideas; not used for manufactured goods
- short-lived
the most common opposite; lasting only a brief period
- fleeting
passing very quickly, often used for moments, feelings, or impressions
- temporary
not permanent; lasting only for a limited, known period
文法句型
long-lasting + noun
be + long-lasting
用法筆記
Can be used before both concrete nouns (products, materials) and abstract nouns (relationships, impressions, peace). Also commonly appears after linking verbs such as 'prove', 'remain', and 'be'. Not used for the lifespan of living people — use 'long-lived' or 'long-serving' instead.