long-standing
long-standing — 形容詞
1. describes something — such as a relationship, tradition, or problem — that conti
由來已久的
長期存在；持續多年的
describes something — such as a relationship, tradition, or problem — that continues to be present or important after many years
The Watanabe family has a long-standing tradition of gathering for a big meal every Sunday.
Watanabe 家有個由來已久的傳統：每個星期日全家聚在一起吃一頓大餐。
collocation: long-standing tradition
After years of talks, India and Nepal finally resolved their long-standing border dispute.
經過多年的談判，印度和尼泊爾終於解決了由來已久的邊界爭議。
collocation: long-standing dispute
Dr. Okafor has a long-standing commitment to training nurses in rural clinics.
Okafor 醫生長年致力於在鄉村診所培訓護理人員。
Aiko's long-standing friendship with Yara began when they were both five years old.
Aiko 與 Yara 之間長久的友誼始於她們五歲的時候。
A long-standing rule at the public library forbids eating near the rare book collection.
公共圖書館有一條由來已久的規定：禁止在珍本書籍附近飲食。
- established
more neutral; can refer to something set up a long time ago (an established custom) but is also used for institutions (established in 1998)
- enduring
emphasises lasting through difficulties or challenges (an enduring friendship)
- time-honored
typically used for traditions or customs that have been respected for a long time (a time-honored practice); more formal and approving than long-standing
- recent
the direct opposite — something that began only a short time ago (a recent development)
- short-lived
contrasts in duration — something that did not last long (a short-lived success)
文法句型
long-standing + noun (attributive)
be + long-standing (predicative)
用法筆記
Frequently used before nouns such as tradition, problem, dispute, relationship, commitment, reputation, and rule. Can also follow the verb 'be' (e.g. the issue is long-standing). No comparative or superlative form is used.