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单词 long-standing
释义

long-standing

adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A long-standing situation has existed for a long time.
They are on the brink of resolving their long-standing dispute over money.
...long-standing economic links between Europe and much of Africa.
Synonyms: established, fixed, enduring, abiding More Synonyms of long-standing

long-standing in British English

adjective
existing or in effect for a long time

long-standing in American English

(ˈlɔŋˌstændɪŋ)
adjective
having continued for a long time
: also ˈlongˌstanding

Examples of 'long-standing' in a sentence
long-standing

There has been a long-standing bullying relationship.
The Sun (2012)
All long-standing relationships need refreshing from time to time.
The Sun (2014)
This performance stands alone as our tribute to the work and the life of our long-standing friend.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This experience revived a long-standing interest in medicine.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
You can sum up situations fast and find solutions to long-standing problems.
The Sun (2011)
This helps you to solve a long-standing problem.
The Sun (2007)
He had a long-standing problem with illegal miners on his land.
The Sun (2009)
But it is understood that game did not affect his long-standing calf problem and he will be fit to play.
The Sun (2013)
The disagreement has affected long-standing friendships.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It was obviously a long-standing relationship.
The Sun (2008)
I would say that the top team know who are their long-standing friends.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In the past, the debt has frequently been held solely by a long-standing relationship bank.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
You can act decisively and solve long-standing problems in a way that wins other people's appreciation.
The Sun (2010)
If this is a long-standing problem, it may be that the shower was not correctly installed.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Rumours claimed the star had a long-standing health problem, which had caused him to suffer breathing difficulties.
The Sun (2016)
It is a massive blow for the Gunners man who has had long-standing problems with his right ankle.
The Sun (2014)
They may have very few friends so you feel pressure to be there for them, especially if you are a long-standing friend.
The Sun (2009)
A long-standing friend of the royals defended the Prince.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A more long-standing problem for artificial hearts is powering the beat without restricting a patient's mobility.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

In other languages
long-standing

British English: long-standing ADJECTIVE
A long-standing situation has existed for a long time.
They are on the brink of resolving their long-standing dispute over money.
  • American English: long-standing
  • Brazilian Portuguese: de muito tempo
  • Chinese: 长期存在的
  • European Spanish: de mucho tiempo
  • French: vieux
  • German: langjährig
  • Italian: di vecchia data
  • Japanese: 長年の
  • Korean: 오랫동안 계속된
  • European Portuguese: de muito tempo
  • Latin American Spanish: de mucho tiempo

Chinese translation of 'long-standing'

long-standing

(ˈlɔŋˈstændɪŋ)

adj

  1. [tradition, problem, dispute] 长(長)期存在的 (chángqī cúnzài de)
  2. [relationship] 长(長)久的 (chángjiǔ de)
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