eternal

[i'tə:nəl]

adj.永久的, 永恒的
n.永恒的事

a.

1. 永久的, 永恒的; 无穷的

The eternal motion of the stars fascinated him.

星体永恒的运行使他着迷。

2. 永存的, 不朽的

3. 【口】(闲谈等)无休止的

I couldn't stand their eternal quarrelling.

我不能忍受他们争吵不休。

词形变化

副词: eternally | 名词: eternality |

词义辨析

同义:

a.永久的; 不停的

endless  perpetual  everlasting  permanent  infinite  continual  constant  ceaseless  

同义参见:

immortal  deathless  continuous  classic  undying  abiding  changeless  unending  

反义:

a.永久的; 永存的

momentary  temporary  transient  

反义参见:

temporal  

英英释义

形容词 eternal:

continuing forever or indefinitely

同义词：ageless, aeonian, eonian, everlasting, perpetual, unending, unceasing

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

同义词：endless, interminable

补充

eternaleternal英:[i:ˈtə:nl] 美:[ɪˈtɚnəl]adj.1.永恒的, 永久的Rome has been called the Eternal City.罗马一向被称为不朽之城。A wedding ring is a symbol of eternal love between a married couple.结婚戒指象征已婚夫妇之间永恒的爱。2.似乎不停的Stop this eternal chatter!不要唠叨个不停！I am tired of your eternal arguments.我讨厌你们没完没了的争吵。

例句

1. In the background was that eternal hum.背景的杂音是那种没完没了的嗡嗡声。 2. I'm an eternal optimist.我自始至终都是个乐观主义者。 3. the secret of eternal youth.永葆青春的秘诀。 4. fear of eternal damnation.对遗臭万年的恐惧。 5. eternal truths of art and life.艺术和生活永恒的真理。 6. eternal nagging demands.恼人的永无休止的要求。 7. she is an eternal optimist.她始终是个乐天派。 8. to his eternal credit, he maintained his dignity throughout.他自始至终维护自己的尊严，使他流芳百世。 9. Some people believe in eternal life (= after death).有的人相信永生。 10. I'm tired of these eternal arguments!这些争论没完没了的，我都ni4了。 11. eternal life永恒的生命 12. eternal damnation永罚 13. eternal bliss永恒的祝福 14. the eternal flames of hell永不熄灭的地狱之火 15. light an eternal flame [=a small fire that is kept burning as a symbol to show that something will never end]点燃永不熄灭的火焰 16. eternal [=timeless] truths不朽的真理 17. in search of eternal wisdom寻求不朽的智慧 18. When will his eternal whining stop?他那没完没了的抱怨什么时候才是个头？ 19. I will be eternally grateful for your help.我将永远感激您的帮助。 20. eternally young青春永驻