| 释义 |
en·dur·ing
I. \-riŋ, -rēŋ\ preposition
Etymology: Middle English enduringe, from enduringe (present participle of enduren), from enduren + -inge -ing (present participle suffix)
dialect : through the course of : during
< keep track of him enduring the holidays — Maristan Chapman >
II. adjective
Etymology: from enduring (present participle of endure), from Middle English enduringe (present participle of enduren)
1. : lasting, permanent
< an enduring novel >
2. : capable of existing without deterioration : durable
< an enduring substance >
3. : patient, long-suffering
< an enduring disposition >
4. dialect : livelong, entire — often used with whole
< he stayed the whole enduring day > |