long-stand·ing
adjective/ˌlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈstændɪŋ/
[usually before noun]- that has existed or lasted for a long time
存在已久的；悠久的 - a long-standing relationship
长期的关系 - Long-standing grievances were aired at the meeting.
由来已久的委屈在会上都说了出来。 - The country’s long-standing relationship with the US was finally under strain.
这个国家与美国之间的悠久关系终于变得紧张起来。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryLong-standing is used with these nouns:- advocate
- ambition
- animosity
- …
- a long-standing relationship