permanent
adjective uk/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/ us/ˈpɝː.mə.nənt/
B1 长久的;永久的，永恒的
lasting for a long time or for ever
She is looking for a permanent place to stay. 她正在寻找一个固定的住所。
Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job? 你是想找一份临时的还是固定的工作？
The disease can cause permanent damage to the brain. 这种疾病可能导致大脑永久性损伤。
A semi-permanent hair dye will wash out after about three months. 半永固性染发剂大约3个月后开始褪色。
He entered the United States in 1988 as a permanent resident because of his marriage to a U.S. citizen. 他因和一位美国公民结婚而于1988年移居美国并成为永久居民。
常在的;固定的;永久的
Something that is permanent exists or happens all the time.
Mont Blanc has a permanent snow cap. 勃朗峰的山顶终年积雪。
Our office is in a permanent state of chaos. 我们办公室里永远一团糟。
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- The accident left him with permanent brain damage.
- She took up permanent residency abroad.
- The salaries of temporary employees ought to match those of permanent staff.
- Getting some work experience now will help you when you apply for a permanent job.
- This is a serious condition which can lead to permanent hearing loss.
permanent
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/ us/ˈpɝː.mə.nənt/
US (also perm); (formal permanent wave)烫发，卷发
a chemical process that makes your hair curly, or a hairstyle that is created in this way