见过 as long as 的用法,它有两个意思是:一是表示“只要”,二是表示“与……一样长(久)”。但 for as long as 是什么意思呢?如下面的句子:
Any stomach-ache that persists for as long as one hour should be seen by a doctor.
请问句中的 for as long as 可以换成 as long as 吗?这个句子是什么意思呢?谢谢!
persist for 的意思是“持续”(=last=continue for),后面接表示一段时间的词语。persist for 中的 for 也可以省略。例如:
If symptoms persist for more than a few days, see a doctor. 如果症状持续多日,就得去看医生。(《牛津英语搭配词典》persist 词条)
Anemia sometimes persists ten years or longer. 贫血有时持续10年或更长。(《张道真高级英语词典》persist 词条)
Any stomach-ache that persists for as long as one hour should be seen by a doctor. 的意思是:“任何持续时间达一小时的胃痛应该由医生诊断。”句中的 for as long as 可以换成 as long as。