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. 涂漆钢可能不如其他种类耐用。 highly durable carpets for hotel use 酒店用高耐久性地毯
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’.