longest-serving
UK/'lɒŋɡɪst-'sɜːvɪŋ/US
Definitions
adj.
Having served in a position for the longest time
任职时间最长的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlongestroot
+
-serve; keep, guard, watch over
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servingcontinuous / action of
=longest-serving
longest + serving = having served longest. Points back to serve.
Common Collocations
- 1.longest-serving member任职时间最长的成员
- 2.[longest-serving] official任职时间最长的官员
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is the longest-serving member of the committee.