🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

耐用的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nài yòng de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Durable/ˈdʊr.ə.bəl/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #3500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"我们需要耐用的家具来应对频繁使用。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

    "The hikers purchased durable boots that could handle the rocky terrain."
  2. 2

    Lasting a long time without significant deterioration.

    "They established a durable peace agreement after years of conflict."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old French word 'durable', originating from the Latin 'durabilis', meaning enduring or lasting, from 'durare' (to last, harden). It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to describe objects and materials capable of withstanding wear, pressure, or damage over time.

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