long been

I have long been aware of your high fame.

久已仰慕盛名。

The word 'undertaker' had long been in common usage

undertaker一词早已广泛使用。

The ownership of the island has long been established beyond dispute.

该岛的归属早已确定无疑。

For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative ．

对于西方设计师来说,中国及其丰富的文化一直是西方创意的灵感源泉。

Political power has long been a well-trodden path to personal wealth

拥有政治权力是敛财的惯常途径。

This plant has long been known for its medicinal qualities

这种植物一直以其药性而闻名。

This problem has long been bothering her.

这件事一直缠磨着她。

That ancient work has long been lost.

那部古书久已佚失。

This figure has long been held to possess miraculous power.

这个数字长时间以来都被认为拥有神奇的力量。

David Mamet has long been considered the leading American playwright of his generation.

长期以来，戴维·马梅特一直被视为同代人中最杰出的美国剧作家。

The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau has long been known as the roof of the world.

青藏高原素有世界屋脊之称。

This decree has long been annulled.

这一法令早已废止。

That kind of epidemic disease has long been stamped out.

那种传染病早已绝迹。

The ability of coal to release a combustible gas has long been known.

人们早已知道煤能够释放一种易燃气体。

The sport has long been associated with illegal wagers and unsavoury characters.

这项运动长期以来都与非法赌博及黑道人物联系在一起。

Some ancient works have long been lost.

有些古籍早已散失。

I have long been intimate with him.

我和他相识已久。

I have long been interested in Christianity and biblical criticism.

我对于基督教和“圣经”考证久已感觉兴味了。

The Treasury has long been predicting an upturn in consumer spending.

财政部早就预测消费者支出会出现上扬。

Chess has long been regarded as a measure of intellect.

国际象棋长久以来被认为是智慧的体现。

He has long been discredited.

他的名声早就臭了。

Patriotic songs have long been a feature of Kuwaiti life

爱国歌曲长期以来一直是科威特生活的一个特色。

He confirmed what had long been feared

他证实了人们长期以来的担心。

Colmar has long been considered the capital of the wine trade.

科尔马长期以来一直被视为葡萄酒贸易中心。

Large public and private companies have long been contributors to Tory party coffers.

长期以来，大型的上市公司和私营企业一直在为保守党捐助资金。

Chinese silk has long been famous all over the world.

中国丝绸在世界上素有盛誉。

Reading in a pedantic way may turn you into a bookworm or a bookcase, and has long been opposed.

读死书会变成书呆子，甚至于成为书橱，早有人反对过了。

It is a difficulty that has long been recognized.

这是一个早已被大家公认的困难。

I've long been tired of sitting in an office all day.

整天坐办公室，我早就厌倦了。

Inclination in that direction has long been considered frivolous and unmanly.

这方面的爱好长期被认为是轻薄和非男子气的。