long-suffering
UK/'lɔŋ'sʌfərɪŋ/US/'lɔŋ'sʌfəriŋ;'lɔ:ŋ-/
Definitions
adj.
Patiently enduring trouble or unhappiness for a long time.
长期忍耐的；逆来顺受的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishlongroot
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-connector
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sufferingroot
=long-suffering
long + suffering = enduring suffering over time.
Common Collocations
- 1.long-suffering person长期忍耐的人
- 2.[long-suffering] patience长期的耐心
Example Sentences
- 1.
His long-suffering wife finally lost her patience.