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long

UK/lɒŋ/US
NGSL 1kTOEFLA1

Definitions

adj.

Having great extent in space or duration in time; not short.

长的;长久的;冗长的

adv.

For a long time; over a great distance.

长久地;很长时间地

Root Breakdown

Native English
longother
=long

Common Collocations

  • 1.long time长时间
  • 2.long distance远距离
  • 3.long way很远

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The river is long and winds through three countries.

  • 2.

    She has been waiting for a long time to hear the results.

  • 3.

    His interest in science has lasted long into his career.

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