long-standing
UK/'lɔŋstædiŋ/US/'lɔŋstædiŋ/
TOEFL
Definitions
adj.
Having existed or continued for a long time
长期存在的；由来已久的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlongroot
+
-stand, set, place
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standingcontinuous / action of
=long-standing
long + standing = standing (existing) for a long time. standing is the native st cousin: something that has 'stood' through years is well-established. Used of traditions, agreements, disputes.
Common Collocations
- 1.long-standing tradition由来已久的传统
- 2.long-standing agreement由来已久的协议
- 3.long-standing dispute积怨已久的争端
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two families have a long-standing feud going back decades.