学个词Learn a Word 第1454课 long-standing

　　今天我们要学的词是long-standing。Long-standin, 形容词，意思是长期存在的。 "Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been released from the hospital after a surgical¹ procedure for a long-standing abdominal² condition," 南非前总统曼德拉由于长期腹痛接受手术后出院。在英国城市普利茅斯, "With over 66% of the adult population overweight, obesity³ continues to be a long-standing health issue for Plymouth," 普利茅斯66%的成年人口超重，肥胖问题是这个城市长期面临的健康问题。好的，今天我们学习的词是long-standing...

1 surgical   

adj.外科的，外科医生的，手术上的

参考例句：

• He performs the surgical operations at the Red Cross Hospital.他在红十字会医院做外科手术。
• All surgical instruments must be sterilised before use.所有的外科手术器械在使用之前，必须消毒。

2 abdominal   

adj.腹（部）的，下腹的；n.腹肌

参考例句：

• The abdominal aorta is normally smaller than the thoracic aorta.腹主动脉一般比胸主动脉小。
• Abdominal tissues sometimes adhere after an operation.手术之后腹部有时会出现粘连。

3 obesity   

n.肥胖，肥大

参考例句：

• One effect of overeating may be obesity.吃得过多能导致肥胖。
• Sugar and fat can more easily lead to obesity than some other foods.糖和脂肪比其他食物更容易导致肥胖。