perpetuity
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/ˌpɜːrpəˈtuːəti/
🇬🇧
/ˌpɜːpəˈtjuːəti/
noun
R
The condition of lasting forever or a very, very long time.
The ancient ruins have stood in perpetuity, bearing witness to the passage of time.
古老的废墟已经屹立不倒，见证了时间的流逝。
R
In finance, an investment that gives you money for a very long time, often for the rest of your life.
The investor sought a perpetuity bond to secure a steady income for the rest of his life.
投资者寻求一种永续债券，以确保他余生有稳定的收入。
translation
永久性, 永续年金
词形变化
Plural
perpetuities