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单词 longevity
释义 lon·gev·i·ty
\länˈjevəd.ē, lȯn-, -ətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Late Latin longaevitas, from Latin longaevus long-lived (from longus long + aevum age, lifetime) + -itas -ity — more at long, aye
1.
 a. : a long duration of individual life
  < his longevity was remarkable, considering the fact that he had been sickly as a child >
  < longevity of metal parts is increased by this new process — Report: General Motors Corp. >
 b. : length of life
  < studies in longevity >
2. : long continuance : seniority
 < longevity in office is also an asset — Spencer Parratt >
 < held a remarkable record for parliamentary longevityTime >
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