long-serving
UK/lɒŋ-'sɜːvɪŋ/US
Definitions
adj.
Having held a position for a long time; long-standing in service
长期任职的；资深的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlongroot
+
-serve; keep, guard, watch over
+
servingcontinuous / action of
=long-serving
long + serving = having served for a long time. Points back to serve.
Common Collocations
- 1.long-serving member长期任职的成员
- 2.[long-serving] official长期任职的官员
Example Sentences
- 1.
The long-serving headteacher retired last summer.