long-time
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈlɒŋ.taɪm/ us/ˈlɑːŋ.taɪm/
C1 长久的，长期的
used to say that someone has been in a particular position for a long period
A long-time friend of the chairman said she had expected the resignation. 董事长的一位老友说她曾预料到会发生此次辞职事件。
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- He is a long-time supporter of the Labour party.
- She is a long-time friend of the family.
- Green, long-time editor of the journal, today announced his resignation.
- She as his long-time business partner.
- They are long-time supporters of the arts.