long
名词
定义 long 名词
A written abbreviation for longitude.
动词
片语 long 动词
- long for something; long to do something
to have a strong desire for something or to do something
• She longed to see her family again.
形容词
定义 long 形容词
time
- A1
Continuing for an extended period.
A very long movie or meeting.
I have been waiting for a considerable amount of time.
It has been a long while since I last worked at that location.
distance
- A1
Having a distance or length greater than what is considered average or usual.
Hair of considerable length.
Legs that extend a significant distance.
A dress that reaches down to a significant length.
length
- A2
Describing a written piece with many pages or words.
A lengthy letter, a substantial book, or an extensive report.
副词
定义 long 副词
time
- A2
Used to indicate a considerable duration, particularly in questions and negative statements.
Have you been waiting for a long period?
I am in the middle of writing a letter, but it will not take long.
How much time have you spent in England?
- C2
A considerable period either before or after a specific event.
She had left the house a significant time before my arrival.
He returned with his family after only a short passage of time.
He did not join them until well after they had completed their meal.
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.
A letter that was waited for with anticipation for a long period.
Employees who have served for a considerable time.
片语 long 副词
- 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'.
• You can leave work early as long as you finish the report on time.
成语
- have come a long way
To have made significant progress or improvement over time.
• His recovery has come a long way since he started physical therapy.
- not by a long shot
not at all; definitely not.
• Do you think he will agree? Not by a long shot.
- long on something and short on something
Having an abundance of one attribute while lacking in another.
• This report is long on details but short on clear conclusions.
- take a long, hard look at something
To carefully and seriously examine something in order to make improvements in the future.
• The government should take a long, hard look at all the potential risks before implementing the new policy.
- take the long view
To consider the long-term consequences or implications of something, rather than focusing solely on the present or immediate results.
• Although it might be difficult in the short term, taking the long view, this investment will pay off significantly.
- so long
A way of saying goodbye to someone.
• Well, I have to get going. So long!
- long story short
Used to indicate that one is not going to provide all the details of a story or situation.
• Long story short, we decided to cancel the trip.
- (as) long as your arm
Extremely long; of considerable length.
• I received a shopping list as long as your arm.
- go back a long way
Used to describe people who have known each other for a considerable amount of time.
• He and I go back a long way; we've known each other since childhood.
- go a long way
To be likely to be very successful in the future.
• She is very talented and will go a long way.
- Long time no see
Used as a greeting when meeting someone after a long period of time.
• "Hey, Mary, long time no see!" John said when he ran into her on the street.
- no longer
Used to indicate that something was true or the case in the past but is not true or the case now.
• The company no longer manufactures this product.
- not long for this world
Describes someone who is expected to die soon; having little time left to live.
• Ever since the doctor told him about his condition, he knew he was not long for this world.
- it's a long story
Used to indicate that you do not wish to explain something because the explanation would be lengthy.
• "How do you know so many celebrities?" "Oh, it's a long story."
- before (very/too) long
In a short time; very soon.
• If you keep working this hard, you'll get a promotion before too long.
- be long in the tooth
to be old; often, too old to do something.
• Many players on this team are long in the tooth; they need some young blood.
- a long face
To have a sad or unhappy facial expression.
• She failed her exam, so she's had a long face all day.
- long live someone/something!
An expression used to voice strong support for the person or thing mentioned.
• Long live the Queen!
- go a long way toward(s) doing something
to be very helpful or contribute significantly to achieving something
• This donation will go a long way toward improving community facilities.
- 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.
• Even if he fled abroad, he still couldn't escape the long arm of the law.
- long time no see
An expression used as a greeting when meeting someone after a significant period of time.
• "Oh, Mary, long time no see! How have you been lately?"
- 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.
• This project is progressing slowly; we still have a long way to go.
- the long and the short of it
Used to indicate a summary or the essence of a matter, often omitting specific details.
• The long and the short of it is, we need a new business plan.