sustained
UK/sə'steɪnd/US/sәs'teind/
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Definitions
adj.
Continuing at the same level for a long time
持续的；持久的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsustain + -ed, used adjectivally = kept up over time. Describes prolonged effort, growth, or pressure.
Root tain still carries 87 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.sustained effort持续的努力
- 2.sustained growth持续增长
- 3.sustained attack持续攻势
- 4.sustained period持续一段时间
Example Sentences
- 1.
Success requires sustained effort over many years.