long

• 形容某物在空间上延伸很长，或在时间上持续很久。

Describes something that measures a great distance or duration from beginning to end.

1. Extended in lengthA1formal

   Having great length or duration; not short.

   长的

   • She has long hair.
   • The movie was very long.
   • He took a long walk in the park.

   同义词drawn-outelongatedextendedextensivelengthwayslengthylong-lastingprolongedprotractedstretched

   反义词briefshort

2. Extended in timeA1formal

   Taking a lot of time; lasting for a considerable period.

   长的

   • It's been a long day.
   • The meeting was too long.
   • We waited a long time for the bus.

   同义词drawn-outextendedlengthylingeringprolongedprotractedsustainedtime-consuming

   反义词briefshort

3. Intense desireB1informal

   Having a strong wish or desire for something.

   渴望

   • I'm long for some peace and quiet.
   • She is long to see her family again.
   • He was long for adventure after years in the office.

• 副词，表示“长时间地”或“在很长一段时间内”，用于描述动作持续的时长；与形容词“长”同形。

An adverb meaning "for a long time" or "over an extended period." It is used to describe the duration of an action and is identical in form to the adjective.

1. For a long timeA2formal

   For an extended period of time.

   长时间地

   • I have been waiting long for the bus.
   • She has lived there long.
   • How long have you known him?

   同义词at lengthlengthilyprotractedly

   反义词brieflymomentarilyshortly

2. Far into the past or futureB1formal

   Referring to a distant point in time.

   很久

   • It happened long ago.
   • The tradition goes back long before our time.
   • We won't see each other again for long.

   同义词deepfarwell

   反义词brieflyshortly

• 动词，表示强烈地渴望或思念某人或某物。

A verb used to express a strong desire or yearning for something or someone.

1. To yearn or desire stronglyB2formal

   To have a strong wish or desire for something, especially something absent or lost.

   渴望

   • She longed for her childhood home.
   • He longed to see his family again.
   • They longed for the days of peace and quiet.

   同义词achecovetcravedesirehankerhungerpinethirstwishyearn

   反义词disdainscornspurn

2. To pine or craveC1informal

   To feel a prolonged desire or emotional attachment.

   渴望

   • I long for a vacation by the sea.
   • The children longed for their parents' return.
   • She longed to be free from her responsibilities.

   同义词achecovetcravedesirehankerhungerpinethirstwishyearn

   反义词abhordespisedisdainrepelscornspurn