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.
双语例句
1. The museum will have a permanent exhibition of 60 vintage cars.
这个博物馆将长期展出60辆老爷车。
来自柯林斯例句
2. They had entered the country and had applied for permanent residence.
他们已经入境该国，并申请了永久居留权。
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3. Don't get me wrong, it's interesting work. But it's not permanent.
别误会我的意思，这个工作很有意思，可惜不是长期性的。
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4. A permanent cure will only be effected by acupuncture, chiropractic or manipulation.
