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long since

/lɒŋ sɪns/

翻译: 副词性短语,表示某事发生在很久以前,或某种状态从很久以前一直持续到现在。强调时间久远、由来已久。

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/lɒŋ sɪns/B2formal
  • zh副词性短语,表示某事发生在很久以前,或某种状态从很久以前一直持续到现在。强调时间久远、由来已久。

An adverbial phrase meaning a long time ago, or for a very long period of time up to the present moment. It indicates that something happened far in the past or has been true for an extended duration.

  1. A long time agoB2formal

    Referring to an event or situation that happened far in the past.

    zh很久以前

    • The castle was abandoned long since.
    • He had long since forgotten the details of the story.
    • The tradition died out long since.
  2. For a long timeB2formal

    Used to indicate that something has been true or has existed for a long period.

    zh很久以来

    • She has long since recovered from her illness.
    • The issue has long since been resolved.
    • They have long since moved to another city.