| 释义 |
last·ing
I. \ˈlastiŋ, -aas-, -ais-, -ȧs-, -tēŋ\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of lastende, present participle of lasten to last
: existing or continuing a long while : enduring, durable, abiding
< left a lasting mark on foreign policy — Blair Bolles >
< a book of lasting significance >
• last·ing·ly adverb
• last·ing·ness noun -es
II. noun
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Etymology: Middle English, gerund of lasten to last
1. archaic : continuance, duration : durable quality; specifically : long life
< one of the great precepts of health and lasting — Francis Bacon >
2. [lasting (I) ] : a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth in twill or satin weave made in narrow widths for use especially in the shoe and luggage trades |