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 Englishlong-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.