lengthy
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++length·y /ˈleŋθi/ ●●○ (comparative lengthier, superlative lengthiest) adjective [usually before noun] 1 LONG TIMEcontinuing for a long time, often too long 长时间的，过长的 OPP brief A lengthy period of training is required. 需要很长一段时间的培训。 An accident is causing some lengthy delays. 一起事故造成长时间的延误。► see thesaurus at long2 LONGa speech, piece of writing etc that is lengthy is long and often contains too many details 〔讲话、文章等〕冗长的，过于详尽的 a lengthy report 一篇冗长的报告Examples from the Corpus
lengthy• There are stories of that event also, but it would make this too lengthy.• With shops filling nearly four square blocks, the walk will be invigorating but not lengthy.• The President gave a lengthy address to the nation on CBS last night.• The procedures for bringing a body back for burial are lengthy and complex.• The runways have reopened, but travelers have been warned to expect lengthy delays.• a lengthy financial report• She died of natural causes after a lengthy illness.• He was indicted on drug charges after a lengthy investigation by the US Drug Enforcement Administration.• Paul should expect a lengthy period of recovery from surgery.• I intend to have a thoroughly enjoyable and lengthy period without paid work.• Later, he tried to call the reporter near the holidays, and even wrote a lengthy poem.• Creating a new network system is a lengthy process.• They were both told of the lengthy queues when they rang to take children there for aid.• He later completed a lengthy study of Figurative Art.• The lengthy test programme involved laboratory testing and exposure to sea climate.• a lengthy, two-volume book on conditions in modern China• a lengthy two-volume booklength·y adjectiveChineseSyllable
too often for time, a long Corpus continuing
lengthy
length‧y /ˈleŋθi/
(comparative lengthier, superlative lengthiest) adjective [usually before noun]
OPP brief:
A lengthy period of training is required.
An accident is causing some lengthy delays.
2. a speech, piece of writing etc that is lengthy is long and often contains too many details:
a lengthy report
▪ long continuing for a long time: The film was very long. | There has been a long period without rain.
▪lengthy continuing for a long time, especially longer than you want or expect: Drivers face lengthy delays on all roads out of the city. | Police are going through the lengthy process of re-examining all the evidence. | He faces a lengthy prison sentence.
▪long-running [only before noun] continuing for a long time - used especially about disputes, campaigns, or shows: He has been involved in a long-running dispute with his neighbour. | The programme is one of the longest-running series on television. | a long-running campaign to prevent the airport from being built
▪long-lasting continuing for a long time – used especially about effects or relationships: Stress can have long-lasting effects. | While at the school, she made many long-lasting friendships.
▪protracted formal continuing for a long time, especially an unusually long time: Despite protracted negotiations, they were unable to reach an agreement. | The couple have been involved in a protracted battle for custody of their children.
▪prolonged continuing for a long time, especially longer than expected, or longer in a way that makes a situation worse: He returned to work after a prolonged absence. | Studies have linked prolonged use of the drug to cancer. | a prolonged period of economic decline
▪extended [only before noun] continuing for a long time - used especially about visits, trips, breaks etc that last longer than was planned: an extended stay in hospital | He took an extended break from work after his father died. | She didn’t like being away from home for extended periods.
▪lasting [only before noun] strong enough or great enough to continue for a long time: The negotiations were aimed at achieving a lasting peace. | This affair has done lasting damage to the President’s credibility. | The book left a lasting impression on me.
▪enduring continuing for a long time – used especially about memories, influences, or feelings of liking someone or something: One of my most enduring memories is of going on holiday to France with my parents. | the enduring appeal of Conan Doyle's stories | his enduring love for Ireland
▪marathon [only before noun] continuing for a very long time and needing a lot of energy, patience, or determination: It was a marathon session of talks which continued until 3 am. | He arrived after a marathon journey across Europe.
length‧y /ˈleŋθi/
(comparative lengthier, superlative lengthiest) adjective [usually before noun] Word Family: adverb: lengthwise, lengthways; adjective: lengthening, lengthy; verb: lengthen; noun: length
1. continuing for a long time, often too long OPP brief:
2. a speech, piece of writing etc that is lengthy is long and often contains too many details:
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