long life
长寿,长命
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the greater longevity of women compared with men .女性比男性寿命更长。
long existence or service
长期存在;长期供职
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her longevity in office now appeared as a handicap to the party. 现在看来,她为时过长的任职成了该党的一个不利因素。
"early 17th cent.: from late Latin