for the ages

形容词 adj. 副词 adv.
中文释义

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Especially memorable and noteworthy; deserving to endure for a very long time. idiomatic,not-comparable
    — The comparison may seem unfair to Churchill now that he is a man for the ages by reason of his glorious bravado when the world, including Hitler, knew that his heart was heavy with dread.
副词 adv.
  1. In a manner that produces long-lasting effects; for posterity; for a very long duration. idiomatic,not-comparable
    — Little did Mr. Quiney think, when he wrote that letter, that he was writing for the ages.
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