long
noun
Definitions of long noun
A written abbreviation for longitude.
經度的縮寫
verb
Phrases of long verb
- long for something; long to do something
to have a strong desire for something or to do something
強烈地渴望某事物；渴望做某事
• She longed to see her family again.
她渴望再次見到她的家人。
adjective
Definitions of long adjective
time(時間)
- A1
Continuing for an extended period.
持續很長時間的；長久的
A very long movie or meeting.
一部非常長的電影或會議。
I have been waiting for a considerable amount of time.
我已經等了相當長的一段時間。
It has been a long while since I last worked at that location.
自從我上次在那個地方工作已經很久了。
distance(距離)
- A1
Having a distance or length greater than what is considered average or usual.
（距離、長度）長的
Hair of considerable length.
相當長的頭髮。
Legs that extend a significant distance.
延伸相當長距離的雙腿。
A dress that reaches down to a significant length.
一件長到相當長度的洋裝。
length(長度)
- A2
Describing a written piece with many pages or words.
（文章）長的；字數多的
A lengthy letter, a substantial book, or an extensive report.
一封長信、一本厚重的書或一份詳盡的報告。
adverb
Definitions of long adverb
time(時間)
- A2
Used to indicate a considerable duration, particularly in questions and negative statements.
（尤用於疑問句和否定句）長久地；長時間地
Have you been waiting for a long period?
你已經等了很久了嗎？
I am in the middle of writing a letter, but it will not take long.
我正在寫信，但不會花很長時間。
How much time have you spent in England?
你在英格蘭待了多久？
- C2
A considerable period either before or after a specific event.
很久以前或之後
She had left the house a significant time before my arrival.
她在我到達之前很久就離開了房子。
He returned with his family after only a short passage of time.
他與家人只經過很短的時間就回來了。
He did not join them until well after they had completed their meal.
他直到他們吃完飯很久之後才加入他們。
Used alongside a past participle or the -ing form of a verb to describe a state or activity that has persisted for a long duration.
長時間地；用於修飾持續很久的狀態或活動
A letter that was waited for with anticipation for a long period.
一封期待已久的信。
Employees who have served for a considerable time.
服務多年的員工。
Phrases of long adverb
- as/so long as
This phrase indicates that one event or condition must be fulfilled before another can occur; it means 'on the condition that'.
只要
• You can leave work early as long as you finish the report on time.
只要你能準時完成報告，你就可以提早下班。
Idioms
- have come a long way
To have made significant progress or improvement over time.
進步從遠
• His recovery has come a long way since he started physical therapy.
自從他開始物理治療以來，他的康復已經取得了很大的進步。
- not by a long shot
not at all; definitely not.
絕非如此，一點也不。
• Do you think he will agree? Not by a long shot.
你認為他會同意嗎？絕不可能。
- long on something and short on something
Having an abundance of one attribute while lacking in another.
在某方面突出，但在另一方面有所欠缺。
• This report is long on details but short on clear conclusions.
這份報告細節很多，但缺乏明確的結論。
- take a long, hard look at something
To carefully and seriously examine something in order to make improvements in the future.
審慎檢視，仔細考量（以便改善）
• The government should take a long, hard look at all the potential risks before implementing the new policy.
政府應該在實施新政策之前，仔細且嚴肅地審視所有潛在風險。
- take the long view
To consider the long-term consequences or implications of something, rather than focusing solely on the present or immediate results.
眼光長遠
• Although it might be difficult in the short term, taking the long view, this investment will pay off significantly.
儘管短期內可能很困難，但從長遠來看，這項投資將會帶來顯著回報。
- so long
A way of saying goodbye to someone.
再見
• Well, I have to get going. So long!
好吧，我得走了。再見！
- long story short
Used to indicate that one is not going to provide all the details of a story or situation.
長話短說
• Long story short, we decided to cancel the trip.
長話短說，我們決定取消這趟旅行。
- (as) long as your arm
Extremely long; of considerable length.
很長
• I received a shopping list as long as your arm.
我收到了一份長到不行的購物清單。
- go back a long way
Used to describe people who have known each other for a considerable amount of time.
認識很久
• He and I go back a long way; we've known each other since childhood.
他和我認識很久了，我們從小就認識。
- go a long way
To be likely to be very successful in the future.
前途無量
• She is very talented and will go a long way.
她非常有才華，將來會非常成功。
- Long time no see
Used as a greeting when meeting someone after a long period of time.
好久不見
• "Hey, Mary, long time no see!" John said when he ran into her on the street.
「嘿，瑪麗，好久不見！」約翰在街上遇到她時說道。
- no longer
Used to indicate that something was true or the case in the past but is not true or the case now.
不再
• The company no longer manufactures this product.
這家公司不再生產這個產品。
- not long for this world
Describes someone who is expected to die soon; having little time left to live.
命在旦夕
• Ever since the doctor told him about his condition, he knew he was not long for this world.
自從醫生告訴他他的病情後，他知道他在世時間不多了。
- it's a long story
Used to indicate that you do not wish to explain something because the explanation would be lengthy.
說來話長（表示不想詳述）
• "How do you know so many celebrities?" "Oh, it's a long story."
「你怎麼認識這麼多名人？」「哦，這說來話長。」
- before (very/too) long
In a short time; very soon.
很快
• If you keep working this hard, you'll get a promotion before too long.
如果你繼續這麼努力，很快就會得到晉升。
- be long in the tooth
to be old; often, too old to do something.
年絡大（通常不適合做某事）
• Many players on this team are long in the tooth; they need some young blood.
這支球隊的許多球員都年紀較大，他們需要一些新鮮血液。
- a long face
To have a sad or unhappy facial expression.
面露愁容
• She failed her exam, so she's had a long face all day.
她考試沒過，所以整天都愁眉苦臉。
- long live someone/something!
An expression used to voice strong support for the person or thing mentioned.
…萬歲！
• Long live the Queen!
女王萬歲！
- go a long way toward(s) doing something
to be very helpful or contribute significantly to achieving something
對達成某事非常有幫助或貢獻。
• This donation will go a long way toward improving community facilities.
這筆捐款對改善社區設施將非常有幫助。
- the long arm of the law
Refers to the power or reach of law enforcement agencies, especially the police's ability to reach anyone or any place.
警方
• Even if he fled abroad, he still couldn't escape the long arm of the law.
即使他逃到國外，也逃不過法律的長臂。
- long time no see
An expression used as a greeting when meeting someone after a significant period of time.
好久不見
• "Oh, Mary, long time no see! How have you been lately?"
「哦，瑪麗，好久不見！你最近過得怎麼樣？」
- a long way to go
Refers to a situation where a considerable amount of work remains to be done or significant improvements are still required.
尚有很大進步空間
• This project is progressing slowly; we still have a long way to go.
這個項目進展緩慢；我們還有很長的路要走。
- the long and the short of it
Used to indicate a summary or the essence of a matter, often omitting specific details.
總而言之，簡而言之，概括來說
• The long and the short of it is, we need a new business plan.
總而言之，我們需要一個新的商業計畫。