Word · Frequency #15537
durability
耐久性；耐用性；持久性
the quality of lasting or remaining in good condition by resisting stress or force
- 1.
The ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.
能抵抗应力或外力而持久耐用的能力。
能抵抗应力或外力而持久耐用的能力。；耐久性；耐用性
In use
The durability of these hiking boots is what makes them worth the price.
We tested the durability of the paint by leaving it outside in the rain.
People often choose stainless steel for its durability and easy cleaning.
the durability of sth
常与定冠词连用，后接 of 短语说明对象。
The durability of these materials is impressive.
这些材料的耐久性令人印象深刻。
sth's durability
也可用所有格形式直接修饰 durability，表达同样意思。
Experts questioned the bridge's durability.
专家们质疑这座桥的耐久性。
test the durability of sth
常与 test、ensure、improve 等动词搭配。
Engineers tested the durability of the new coating.
工程师们测试了新涂层的耐久性。
Common mistakes
This phone has a good durability.This phone has good durability.
durability 是不可数名词，不能用不定冠词 a 修饰；表示“良好的耐用性”应直接说 good durability。
This material is durability.This material is durable.
durability 是名词，表示“耐久性”；描述材料的性质时应使用形容词 durable，这里把名词误当作形容词使用了。
Connections
Collocations
- long-term durability
- 长期耐久性
- This coating is known for its long-term durability.这种涂层以其长期耐久性而闻名。
- durability test
- 耐久性测试
- The phone passed the durability test without breaking.这款手机通过了耐久性测试，没有损坏。
- durability of materials
- 材料的耐用性
- Engineers often evaluate the durability of materials before construction.工程师在施工前通常会评估材料的耐用性。
- proven durability
- 经过验证的耐用性
- These boots have proven durability in harsh conditions.这些靴子在恶劣条件下表现出了经过验证的耐用性。
- build quality and durability
- 做工质量和耐用性
- Buyers praised the car's build quality and durability.买家称赞了这款汽车的做工质量和耐用性。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记住 durable（耐用的）+ ability（能力）→ 耐用的能力，即‘耐用性/耐久性/持久性’。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：材料与产品评测、技术文档、日常交流 durability 为中性表达，正式和非正式语境中都比较常见；多用于说明产品、材料或事物的耐用程度。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words end in -bility and rhyme with durability, sharing the stressed vowel and following sounds /ˈbɪləti/. Note that 'durable' (/ˈdʊrəbəl/) and 'duration' (/duˈreɪʃən/) look similar but sound different.
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.