long-acting
UK/'lɔŋ,æktɪŋ/US/'lɒŋ'æktɪŋ/
Definitions
adj.
Producing an effect over a long period of time
长效的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlongroot
+
-do, act, drive
+
actingroot
=long-acting
long + acting = acting (working) over a long time. Transparent compound, common in pharmacy.
Common Collocations
- 1.long-acting drug长效药物
- 2.long-acting formula长效配方
Example Sentences
- 1.
Doctors prescribed a long-acting insulin.