( ˈlong-run) that will continue or have an effect for a long period of time 长远的；长期的；长期有效的◆Bevan negotiated a long-term contract with one of his clients. 贝文和他的一位客户商订了一份长期合同。◆a new strategy for dealing with long-term unemployment 对付长期失业的新策略
() relating to a period of one year or longer 长期的（一年以上的）◆Rates on long-term financing, which companies use to fund capital expenditure, are rising. 公司为资本开支提供资金的长期融资的比率正在上升。
() (about money) that is borrowed, lent or invested for a long period of time, usually more than five years （指金钱）长期的（通常指五年以上借、贷或投资的金钱）◆expensive short-term debt and cheaper long-term loans 昂贵的短期债务和较便宜的长期贷款◆The stock is expected to be a good long-term investment. 预计股票是有利可图的长期投资。