long-suf·fer·ing
adjective/ˌlɒŋ ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
[usually before noun]- dealing with problems or another person’s unpleasant behaviour patiently
长期忍受的;忍耐的 - his long-suffering wife
他那长期受罪的妻子 - More fare increases are on the way for long-suffering commuters.
对于长期受苦受难的通勤者来说,更多的票价上涨即将到来。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryLong-suffering is used with these nouns:- sigh
- wife
- his long-suffering wife