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long-standing adj.
⇨ old 1old1 adjective old habits 旧习惯an old man/woman 老翁；老妇formermy old house/school/jobpreviousthe old daysold ♦︎ ancient ♦︎ long-standing ♦︎ antiqueThese words all describe sth that has existed for a long time. 这些词均表示存在已久的、古老的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an old / an ancient / a long-standing tradition / belief / method / problem◆an old / ancient / antique chair / clock / coin◆an old / ancient custom / way / ritual / city / civilization■ old that has existed or been used for a long time 存在（或使用）时间长的；陈旧的；古老的◆This carpet's getting pretty old now.这块地毯现在已经很旧了。◆It's not easy to break old habits.改掉旧习惯不容易。◆He always gives the same old excuses.他总是找那些老掉牙的借口。◆It's one of the oldest remaining parts of the church.这是教堂现存最古老的部分之一。 OPP new ⇨ new 1 2 ■ ancient / /ˈeɪnʃənt/ / that has existed for a very long time; that belongs to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past 古老的；古代的◆The area is still covered by huge ancient forests.该地区依然覆盖着大片大片的原始森林。◆This philosophy dates back to ancient Greece.这一学说可以追溯到古希腊时期。◆ (humorous) He's ancient－he must be at least fifty!他老得很了，肯定至少有五十岁！OPP modern ⇨ recent see also historic ⇨ famous ■ ˌlong-ˈstanding [usually before noun] (rather formal) that has existed for a long time 存在已久的；悠久的◆The country's long-standing relationship with the US was finally under strain.这个国家与美国之间的悠久关系终于变得紧张起来。◆Long-standing grievances were aired at the meeting.由来已久的委屈在会上都说了出来。ⓘ Long-standing can describe relationships, customs and feelings but not objects, places or people. * long-standing可以描述关系、习俗和感情，但不能描述物品、地方或人。 OPP recent ⇨ recent ■ antique / /ænˈtiːk/ / [usually before noun](of furniture, jewellery, etc.) old and often valuable （家具、珠宝等）古老的，古董的◆It's an antique mahogany desk that belonged to my great-grandfather.这张古老的红木办公桌是我曾祖父留下来的。 |