long-neglected
UK/lɒŋ-nɪˈglektɪd/US
Definitions
adj.
Ignored or left without attention for a long time
长期被忽视的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlong-root
+
neglectedroot
=long-neglected
long + neglected (neg- 'not' + lect 'pick up'). Left un-picked-up, unattended, for a long stretch.
Common Collocations
- 1.long-neglected area长期被忽视的区域
- 2.long-neglected issue长期被忽视的问题
- 3.long-neglected building长期荒废的建筑
Example Sentences
- 1.
The project restored a long-neglected corner of the old town.