| 单词 | long |
| 释义 | long —long /lɒŋ/ aep /lɑːŋ/ adjective (DISTANCE) ► A1 being a distance between two points that is more than average or usual: » long hair» long legs» a long dress» There was a long queue at the post office.» We're still a long way from the station.Thesaurus+: ↑Low, short and shallow• • • Extra Examples:» He noticed her long delicate fingers.» It's a heck of a long way to the nearest shop from here.» I love going on long journeys.» There's a long flight of steps ascending to the cathedral doors.» The island has long golden beaches fringed by palm trees.adjective (MANY WORDS) ► A2 describes a piece of writing that has a lot of pages or words: » a long letter/book/reportThesaurus+: ↑Lasting for a long time• • • Extra Examples:» I got a lovely long newsy letter from Bec.» His speech was long and dull.» He is well known to the police and has a long criminal record .» Your conclusion is good, but the final sentence is too long and complicated.» It gives you a sense of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book.adjective (TIME) ► A1 continuing for a large amount of time: » a long film/meeting» I've been waiting a long time.» It's a long time since I worked there.» Apparently the sessions are an hour long.Thesaurus+: ↑Lasting for a long time• • • Extra Examples:» Passengers could face long delays.» She had a long career in films.» She gave him a long, lingering kiss.» They had a long and happy marriage.» After a long, awkward pause someone asked a question.Common mistake: a long time! To talk about something continuing for a large amount of time, don't say 'long time', say a long time:✗ I had to wait long time for the bus.» I had to wait a long time for the bus.adverb (IF) as/so long as► B1 used to say that something must happen before something else can happen: » I can come as long as I can leave by 4.00.» Bring your friends by all means - just so long as I know how many are coming.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a conditionadverb (TIME) A2 used to mean "(for) a long time", especially in questions and negative sentences: » Have you been waiting (for) long?» I'm just writing a letter but it won't take long.» How long have you been in England?» Don't rush - take as long as you like.» We've been walking all day long.» I've known her longer than you have.» I won't be staying much longer.Thesaurus+: ↑Lasting for a long timeC2 a long period of time before or after something: » She left the house long before I arrived.» It wasn't long before he was back with his family.» He did not join them until long after they had eaten.F0 used with the past participle or the -ing form of the verb to mean that a state or activity has continued for a long time: » a long-awaited letter» long-serving employeesThesaurus+: ↑Lasting for a long time• • • Extra Examples:» So how long have you been married to Nicky?» Changes to the tax system are long overdue.» How long did Queen Victoria reign?» He's been single so long now, I don't think he'll ever marry.» I do apologize - my train was delayed. I hope you haven't been waiting long.noun ► F0 WRITTEN ABBREVIATION FOR LONGITUDE(Cf. ↑longitude)Thesaurus+: ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country names , ↑Country and nationverb FORMAL long for sth; long to do sth► C2 to want something very much: » She longed to see him again.» I'm longing for news of him.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulness |
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