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单词 for long
释义

for long

phrase
The expression for long is used to mean 'for a great amount of time'.
'Did you live there?'—'Not for long.'
Developing countries won't put up with the situation for much longer.
For too long there was a huge gap in the market.
See full dictionary entry for long

Examples of 'for long' in a sentence
for long

Whether he can do it effectively for long enough remains to be seen.
The Sun (2016)
You have held on to a secret emotion or very personal ambition for long enough - now you can share it with the right people.
The Sun (2017)
I don’t think it’s a place for just anyone, or that anyone can live and work for long periods oftime.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
If you are going away for longer you must notify the insurer.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Somehow you cannot see him being around for long enough to alter that fact.
The Sun (2016)
People want homes that they can live in for longer.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Things hurt for longer and take me longer to get over.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He has leaned on you for long enough.
The Sun (2015)
Modern legends do not live for long.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But they do not live for long.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
If a wine is left undisturbed in a cold cellar for long enough it will settle and clear naturally.
Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991)
Why should he live for long?
Crowley, Vivianne Phoenix From the Flame (1994)
Are you working for long enough?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But not for long, since we all quickly realised he was obviously going to pull through.
The Sun (2014)
Expect to take 30 minutes for longer hair.
The Sun (2008)
The latter is generally more acceptable to the Italians who have lived for longer without fridges.
Jepson, Tim Umbria - the green heart of Italy (1989)
Maybe that venue has been the O2 for long enough.
The Sun (2012)
But rarely for long, since their careers last just a few seasons before designers demand new blood.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They would often have to go hungry for long periods, making strict internal rationing a practical necessity.
Erdmann, Robert & Jones, Meirion Fats, Nutrition and Health (1991)
I love going for long walks in beautiful landscapes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
These are useful when you are away from the telephone for long periods, since they accept work on your behalf.
Evans, Andrew The Secrets of Musical Confidence (1994)

Chinese translation of 'for long'

for long

  1. 很久 (hěn jiǔ)
See long

Nearby words of
for long

  • for instance
  • for its own sake
  • for lack of sth
  • for long
  • for medicinal/propaganda etc purposes
  • for my/his part
  • for no apparent reason

Related terms of
for long

  • to long for sth/to do sth
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