| 释义 |
perpetuity /pûr-pi-tūˈi-ti/ noun- The state of being perpetual
- Endless time
- Duration for an indefinite period
- Something lasting for ever
- The sum paid for a perpetual annuity
- The annuity itself
- An arrangement whereby property is tied up, or rendered inalienable, for all time or for a very long time
ORIGIN: L perpetuitās, -ātis, from perpetuus perpetual |