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durable

durable

Meaning of durable

English

able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out

中文

可以用很久、不容易坏的

durable

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈdjʊərəbl/
American English
/ˈdʊrəbəl/

durable with Chinese translation

durable usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This is a very durable chair.

这是一把很耐用的椅子。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

We need durable shoes.

我们需要耐用的鞋子。

durable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between durable, long-lasting, sturdy, tough, robust, heavy-duty, wear-resistant, and strong

L
🇬🇧English
long-lasting

stresses a long life or effect

A2often

ENThis battery is long-lasting and holds charge well.

🇬🇧English

solidly built, hard to break

A2very often

ENThe table is sturdy and won't wobble.

🇬🇧English

withstands rough use; more informal

A2very often

ENThis phone is tough and survived the fall.

R
🇬🇧English
robust

strong and reliable, often of machines or systems

B2often

ENThey built a robust machine for the factory.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

built for heavy use

B1often

ENWe need heavy-duty gloves for this job.

W
🇬🇧English
wear-resistant

technical: resists abrasion

B2rare word

ENThe floor has a wear-resistant coating for heavy traffic.

🇬🇧English

strong, but much broader in meaning

A1very often

ENThe rope is strong enough to hold the load.

🇬🇧English

solid, well built

A2very often

ENThe bench is solid and won't break easily.

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durable belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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durable meaning: what does it mean?

able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out

durable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

durable is pronounced as /ˈdjʊərəbl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

durable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

这是一把很耐用的椅子。 Translation: This is a very durable chair.

Is durable part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, durable can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is durable part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, durable can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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