stayer
UK/'steɪə(r)/US/'steiә/
A2
Definitions
n.
A person or animal with great stamina and the ability to keep going.
耐力持久者；耐力型选手
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedstay (to remain in place — from Latin stāre via Old French, the 'st' stand root) + -er (agent). A stayer is one who 'stays the course,' lasting where others tire.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.proven stayer经验丰富的耐力型选手
- 2.[natural stayer]天生的耐力型选手
- 3.long-distance stayer长距离耐力型选手
Example Sentences
- 1.
Over long distances, she's a proven stayer.