long-suffering /ˈlɑːŋˌsʌfərɪŋ/ adjective /ˈlɑːŋˌsʌfərɪŋ/
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Learner's definition of LONG-SUFFERING
: suffering for a long time without complaining : very patient during difficult times长期忍受的；坚忍的 -
his forgiving and long-suffering wife他宽容而坚忍的妻子
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When the Red Sox won the World Series, their long-suffering fans could finally celebrate.当红袜队在世界系列赛上获胜时，他们压抑了许久的球迷终于可以庆祝一番了。