durable

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++dur·a·ble /ˈdjʊərəbəl $ ˈdʊr-/ adjective 1 GOOD/EXCELLENTstaying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot 耐用的 SYN hard-wearing Wood is a durable material. 木头是耐用材料。► see thesaurus at strong2 CONTINUE/NOT STOPcontinuing for a long time 持久的 SYN long-lasting His poetry has proved durable. 他的诗已经证明经久不衰。 —durably adverb —durability /ˌdjʊərəˈbɪləti $ ˌdʊr-/ noun [uncountable] → consumer durables

Examples from the Corpus

durable• What you need for Africa is a simple, durable and inexpensive vehicle.• Melamine boards aren't as durable as wood or polythene and as they wear, they can absorb bacteria.• He was tough, he was genuine, he was durable, he was versatile.• Families on supplementary benefit, now income support, are likely to borrow to buy items of clothing or durable household goods.• Instructions for use and durable labelling and supportive information must be supplied in document form.• They are not durable like rocks.• Second, and more important, they were mass-produced out of durable materials and so have survived in large numbers.• Being made of metal, often precious metal, coins have tended to survive much better than less durable objects.• We hope to have created a durable peace between the two countries.• The M14 was very reliable and durable, single shot or auto.• Bronze is harder and more durable than tin.• Plastic window frames are more durable than wood.• The roofs are constructed from heavy and durable timbers, usually teak or mahogany.From Longman Business Dictionarydurabledur‧a‧ble /ˈdjʊərəbəlˈdʊr-/ adjective1if something is durable, it lasts a long time, even if it is used a lotThese materials are used in televisions to make them more durable and more fire-resistant.2continuing, or continuing to be successful, for a long timeThe U.S. economy is a durable beast. —durability noun [uncountable]The car maker has spent decades building its image of safety and durability.They failed to predict the durability of the Asian boom.Origin durable (1300-1400) Old French Latin durare “to continue in existence”

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durable
dur‧a‧ble /ˈdjʊərəbəl $ ˈdʊr-/

adjective

Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: Latin durare 'to continue in existence'

1. staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot
SYN hard-wearing:

Wood is a durable material.
2. continuing for a long time
SYN long-lasting:

His poetry has proved durable.
—durably adverb
—durability /ˌdjʊərəˈbɪləti, ˌdjʊərəˈbɪlɪti $ ˌdʊr-/ noun [uncountable]
⇨ consumer durables

THESAURUS

■ not easily broken or damaged
   ▪ strong not easily broken or damaged: The bags are made of strong black plastic. | We need a strong rope for this job.
   ▪ tough strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker: a pair of tough leather boots | Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use.
   ▪ heavy-duty [only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged: heavy-duty rubber gloves | a heavy-duty carpet for the hallway
   ▪ sturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken: a fence made with sturdy wooden posts | The furniture is simple but sturdy.
   ▪ unbreakable extremely strong and impossible to break: Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups.
   ▪ indestructible impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever: Gold is virtually indestructible. | The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs.
   ▪ hard-wearing British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot: Ceramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing. | a hard-wearing fabric
   ▪ durable especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels: The jacket has a durable nylon lining. | Varnish is more durable than paint.
   ▪ robust especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: a mountain bike with a robust frame | The hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.

dur·able

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/ˈdjʊərəbl/

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NAmE

/ˈdʊrəbl/

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adjective