long-suffering

🇬🇧 UK/'lɔŋ'sʌfərɪŋ/🇺🇸 US/'lɔŋ'sʌfəriŋ;'lɔ:ŋ-/

Definitions

adj.

Patiently enduring hardship, trouble, or pain over a long period without complaint

长期忍受的;坚忍的

n.

Patient endurance of prolonged pain, difficulty, or hardship

长期忍耐;坚忍

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
long-sufferingother
=long-suffering

Common Collocations

  • 1.long-suffering person长期忍耐的人
  • 2.[long-suffering] patience长期的耐心

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The long-suffering employees finally received the pay raise they deserved.

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