Time and Duration

最后的, 最终的

We missed the last train home, so we had to call a taxi.

我们错过了回家的最后一班火车，所以不得不叫了一辆出租车。

无尽的, 漫长而乏味的

The interminable meeting stretched on for hours without any decisive outcome.

这场没完没了的会议持续了几个小时，没有任何决定性的结果。

The memory of that day remains durable in my mind.

迟到的, 延误的

Please excuse my tardy arrival; traffic was unusually heavy this morning.

请原谅我的迟到；今天早上交通异常拥挤。

延长的, 没完没了的

The meeting became a drawn-out affair, stretching well past its scheduled end time.

会议变成了一场旷日持久的事情，远远超过了预定的结束时间。

The superhero's indestructible shield deflected all attacks.

促使, 鼓励

The teacher used thought-provoking questions to prompt students to participate actively in class discussions.

老师用发人深省的问题促使学生积极参与课堂讨论。

通报, 给予指示

Before the meeting, the manager will brief the team on the agenda and key discussion points.

会议前，经理将向团队简要介绍议程和关键讨论点。

永恒的, 永远的

Love is often described as an eternal bond that transcends time and space.

爱常被描述为一种超越时间和空间的永恒纽带。

临时的, 暂时的

He took on a temporary job while he looked for a permanent position.

他在寻找永久职位的同时接受了一份临时工作。

进行中的, 持续的

The ongoing investigation into the crime has involved multiple law enforcement agencies.

对犯罪的持续调查涉及了多个执法机构。

经过, 路过

He gave me a smile as he passed.

他经过时给了我一个微笑。

永恒的, 不受时间影响的

Her style is elegant and timeless, never going out of fashion.

她的风格优雅而永恒，永远不会过时。

忍受, 容忍

The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline.

为了赶上项目截止日期，员工们不得不在繁忙的季节忍受长时间的工作。

推迟, 拖延

He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.

他总是把做作业推迟到最后一分钟。

磨蹭, 浪费时间

He dawdled in the kitchen long after breakfast was over.

他在早餐结束后很久还在厨房里磨蹭。

The monarch prorogued Parliament until the new session.

拖延, 耽搁

She procrastinated studying for her exam until the night before.

她拖延学习直到考试前的晚上。

推迟, 延期

They postponed the meeting until next week due to scheduling conflicts.

由于日程冲突，他们将会议推迟到了下周。

延迟, 推迟

The traffic jam delayed their arrival at the airport.

交通堵塞延误了他们到达机场的时间。

延长, 拖延

She protracted the meeting by discussing irrelevant topics.

她通过讨论无关话题延长了会议。

延长, 拖延

She prolonged her vacation by an extra week.

她将假期延长了一周。

永恒的, 不老的

Despite her advancing years, the yoga instructor maintained an ageless physique and vibrant energy.

尽管年事已高，这位瑜伽教练仍保持着永恒的体格和充满活力的能量。