1. 這是個(gè)什么詞？

詞：durable

英英釋義：able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing

例句：GoPro is known for its portable and durable cameras.

2. 為什么選這個(gè)詞？

“durable”是形容詞，意思是“耐用的、持久的”。這個(gè)詞一般多用來形容能多次使用、壽命較長(zhǎng)的商品，如電視機(jī)、電冰箱、音響、電腦等；有時(shí)候還可以用它來形容品牌、公司和關(guān)系等。如果是前者，我們可以用它來替換 tough 和 sturdy；如果是修飾環(huán)境，我們可以用它來替換 lasting。下面我們通過幾個(gè)例子掌握它的用法。

GoPro 以生產(chǎn)便攜、耐用的照相機(jī)而出名，可以說：

GoPro is known for its portable and durable cameras.

Vans 的鞋子非常耐穿，如果保養(yǎng)好的話，一雙鞋穿 4-5 年沒問題，可以說：

Vans shoes are so durable that, if maintained well, a pair can last for four to five years.

在北京王府井步行街逛一趟，你會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)一些有年頭的品牌，可以說：

Walk around Wangfujing Street and you will find quite a few durable brands.

下面來看《經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)人》中的幾個(gè)例子：

1）Democracies have proved more durable than Plato imagined.（這里的 durable 可以用 long-lasting, lasting 等詞替換）

2）Shipping second-hand clothes off to countries in Africa and Asia is also a bust. Even if local markets are large enough to absorb them, the poorer quality of polyester-mixed garbs means they do not survive long. More durable apparel could help.（這里的 durable 可以用 tough, sturdy 等詞替換）

3）Germany is the world's largest goods exporter after China despite high labour costs and a strongish euro. It is also stuffed full of durable companies that have survived hyperinflation and two world wars. （這里的 durable 可以用 long-lasting, lasting 等詞替換）

3. 怎樣學(xué)會(huì)使用這個(gè)詞？

1）翻譯下面的句子：

豐田凱美瑞普遍被認(rèn)為是世界上最結(jié)實(shí)耐用的車子。

Toyota Camry is considered the most durable car in the world.

造句

Due to the durable batteries,? many people can use their cellphones for a longer time.

（參考翻譯：Toyota Camry is widely considered the most durable car in the world.)