long

US /lɑːŋ/

UK /lɑːŋ/

1.

长

measuring a great distance from end to end

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The river is very long.

这条河很长。

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She has beautiful long hair.

她有一头漂亮的长发。

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extended lengthy

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short

2.

漫长, 长时间的

lasting for a great amount of time, or a longer time than expected or usual

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It was a long and difficult journey.

那是一段漫长而艰难的旅程。

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I haven't seen her for a long time.

我好久没见到她了。

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lengthy extended protracted

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short brief

1.

久, 长时间地

for a long duration of time

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How long will you be staying?

你会待多久？

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He didn't stay long.

他没待多久。

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for a long time at length

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briefly shortly

1.

渴望, 向往

have a strong desire or wish for something

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I long for a quiet life in the countryside.

我渴望乡村的宁静生活。

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She longed to see her family again.

她渴望再次见到家人。

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yearn crave pine ache hanker

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long on as long as long-term long-sleeved long-standing long-time long-haul