long-distance — covering or designed to cover great distances
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: covering or designed to cover great distances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns/
Korean meaning: 장거리의, 원거리의
Korean pronunciation: **롱** **디**스턴스
Example Sentences
- My boyfriend lives in Australia, so we have a long-distance relationship - thank goodness for video calls!
- He's a long-distance runner who can jog to the grocery store and back without breaking a sweat.
- The company specializes in long-distance moving services.
long-distance
ADJECTIVE//ˈlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns//
covering or designed to cover great distances
covering or designed to cover great distances
Long-distance running needs assistance against resistance!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 'long'(길다)과 'distance'(거리)가 결합된 복합어로, 원래는 물리적 거리를 나타내다가 현대에는 통신, 교통 등 다양한 분야로 확장되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boyfriend lives in Australia, so we have a long-distance relationship - thank goodness for video calls!”
“He's a long-distance runner who can jog to the grocery store and back without breaking a sweat.”
“The company specializes in long-distance moving services.”
“Long-distance truck drivers often spend weeks away from home.”
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