| 单词 | durable |
| 释义 | durable (once / 1149 pages) adj Something that is built to last is durable. Your most durable pair of hiking boots will last you through your trek to the summit of Mount Everest. Anything that's long-lasting, sturdy, or doesn't bend under pressure can be described as durable. You could have a durable relationship with your oldest friend, durable tires on your car, and a durable umbrella — they won't let you down or break. The Latin root of durable is durabilis, which means "lasting or permanent," and comes from durare, "to harden." WORD FAMILYdurable: durability, durably USAGE EXAMPLESCollective, democratic representation in the workplace is essential to shared and durable economic prosperity. New York Times(Dec 27, 2016) Orders for long-lasting durable goods are down slightly in 2016 compared with last year, despite overall economic growth. Wall Street Journal(Dec 22, 2016) The result is a dough that’s chewy and durable. Washington Post(Dec 16, 2016) 1adj existing for a long time hopes for a durable peace Syn lasting, long-lasting, long-lived long primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified 2adj very long lasting less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys Syn indestructible, perdurable, undestroyable imperishable not perishable 3adj capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay durable denim jeans Syn long-wearing serviceable ready for service or able to give long service |
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