| 单词 | longevity |
| 释义 | longevity (once / 3835 pages) n Something with longevity has the ability to last for a long time. While tortoises are not known for their quickness, their longevity is amazing. Just ask the Hare. At the root of longevity is the word long. So when you see longevity, think “a long time." In fact, this word has some serious longevity, since it's been around since the 1600s. Longevity is most commonly used to describe the length of one’s lifetime, but it can also mean a long duration, such as one’s longevity working for a certain company for an extended period of time. WORD FAMILYlongevity USAGE EXAMPLESAs for that longevity, Gilbert credits independence forced upon her at an early age and a positive attitude. Washington Times(Dec 25, 2016) As much as you admire his toughness, you wince and fear that, once again, he’s sacrificing longevity for machismo. Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) In the recipe for longevity, the key ingredient might very well be innovation. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) 1n the property of being long-lived Syn|Hyper seniority oldness the opposite of youngness 2n duration of service her longevity as a star had unusual longevity in the company Syn|Hyper length of service longness duration as an extension |
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