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单词 long hauls
释义

long haul

noun

plural long hauls
1
: a long distance
New England ski areas are a long haul—12 to 15 hours by car—for Pittsburgh area skiers. Lawrence Walsh
The existing system of alternating-current (AC) power lines is not robust enough to carry power from these centers to consumers everywhere and would lose too much energy over long hauls. Ken Zweibel et al.
2
: a considerable period of time : long run
usually used in the phrases for the long haul, over the long haul, and in the long haul
Honest, open and relaxed, they are clearly a couple planning for the long haul. Tom SeligsonOver the long haul, though, ecosystems can sequester significant amounts of carbon. Sid PerkinsTreasury bills pay next to nothing in real terms over the long haul. Richard C. MoraisA good stock will have its bad days, weeks, and even years, but in the long haul, its performance will closely match the performance of the business. Alex Dumortier
long-haul
ˈlȯŋ-ˌhȯl How to pronounce long haul (audio)
adjective
long-haul truckers
Boeing has configured the long-haul Dreamliner with eight seats across in the coach section, with an option for nine. Bill Saporito

see also long-hauler

Synonyms

  • afar
  • country mile
  • far cry
  • mile
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Example Sentences

Driving across the country would be a long haul. growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul
Recent Examples on the Web This meeting of creative British talent all made L.A. their home for the long haul. Seven Graham, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Teachers just get each other, especially those who love the profession and are in for the long haul. Laura Klairmont, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 Maybe the nostalgia influenced Cho, too, but the way the owner explains it, he and his wife, Jenny, were merely searching for ways to keep their business afloat in February 2020, just as the pandemic was preparing to settle in for the long haul. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 As the war stretches beyond the halfway mark, Ukrainians are digging in their heels, prepared for the long haul. CBS News, 28 Aug. 2022 Congress should signal demand now so that these suppliers can invest in their workforce and boost capacity for the long haul. WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 That substantially limits its value now that remote work appears to be settling in for the long haul. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 With its thin Ultra Aero fabric for a large range of mobility and protected sit bone area, these shorts were made for the long haul. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 However, those that offer a useful service or work with specific businesses may stick around for the long haul. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

long hauls

noun

plural of long haul
as in miles
a long distance growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • miles
  • country miles
  • infinities
  • light-years

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • inches
  • steps
  • stone's throws
  • hairs
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