du·ra·ble
adjective/ˈdjʊərəbl/
/ˈdʊrəbl/
- likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker
耐用的;持久的 - durable plastics
耐用塑料 - negotiations for a durable peace
为持久和平而进行的谈判 - Painted steel is likely to be less durable than other kinds.
喷漆钢可能不如其他类型的耐用。 - highly durable carpets for hotel use
酒店用高度耐用的地毯
Oxford Collocations DictionaryDurable is used with these nouns:- fabric
- finish
- goods
- …
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘steadfast’): via Old French from Latin durabilis, from durare ‘to last’, from durus ‘hard’. - durable plastics