long-distance runner

• الشخص الذي يتخصص في الجري لمسافات طويلة، وتشمل عادةً مسافات تبلغ 5000 متر فأكثر مثل سباقات الماراثون. وقد يُستخدم مجازًا للدلالة على شخص يتحلى بتحمل وصبر كبيرين في مجال أو مسعى معين.

A person who specializes in running long distances, typically races of 5,000 meters or more, such as marathons. It can also refer metaphorically to someone with great endurance or stamina in a particular field or endeavor.

1. Athlete in long-distance runningB1formal

   A person who competes in running events covering long distances, typically 5,000 meters or more.

   عداء المسافات الطويلة

   • She is a dedicated long-distance runner who trains every morning.
   • The long-distance runner finished the marathon in under three hours.
   • Many long-distance runners focus on endurance rather than speed.

2. Metaphor for persistenceB2informal

   A person who shows great endurance and patience in achieving long-term goals.

   عَدّاء المسافات الطويلة

   • In business, you need to be a long-distance runner, not a sprinter.
   • He is a long-distance runner in his career, always planning years ahead.
   • Relationships require you to be a long-distance runner, committed for the long haul.