early 15c., from Middle French permanent (14c.) or directly from Latin permanentem (nominative permanens) "remaining," present participle of permanere "endure, hold out, continue, stay to the end," from per- "through" (see per) + manere "stay" (see mansion). As a noun meaning "permanent wave," by 1909. Of clothing, permanent press attested from 1964.
雙語例句
1. The museum will have a permanent exhibition of 60 vintage cars.
這個博物館將長期展出60輛老爺車。
來自柯林斯例句
2. They had entered the country and had applied for permanent residence.
他們已經入境該國，并申請了永久居留權。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Don't get me wrong, it's interesting work. But it's not permanent.
別誤會我的意思，這個工作很有意思，可惜不是長期性的。
來自柯林斯例句
4. A permanent cure will only be effected by acupuncture, chiropractic or manipulation.