Lasting



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 持久的, 永久的
• ［英］ adj. 持久的, 永久的 ( continuing for a long time)
• ［类］ 反义词: evanescent ( 短暂易逝的)
• ［记］ last ( 持续) +ing

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Date: 12th century
• existing or continuing a long while ; enduring
• ? lastingly adverb
• ? lastingness noun
• Synonyms:
  • lasting, permanent, durable, stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely <a book that left a lasting impression on me>. permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely<permanent living arrangements>. durable implies power to resist destructive agencies<durable fabrics>. stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced<a stable government>.

II. noun

• Date: 15th century
• 1. archaic long life
• 2. a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage

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