longevity
UK/lɒn'dʒeviti/US
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
n.
Long life; the length of time a person lives.
长寿；寿命。
n.
Long duration of something, such as a career, product, or institution.
（职业、产品等的）持久，耐久。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlong (long) + ev (lifetime, from aevum) + -ity (state) = 'the state of long life.' The most transparent aev word: it simply joins 'long' to the lifetime sense. Used for living things and for how long anything endures.
Root aev still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.increase longevity延长寿命
- 2.human longevity人类寿命
- 3.longevity of a career职业生涯的持久
- 4.ensure longevity确保耐用
Example Sentences
- 1.
Regular exercise is linked to greater longevity.
- 2.
The band's longevity is remarkable in a fickle industry.
- 3.
Good maintenance ensures the longevity of the machine.