a promotion long overdue; something long hoped for; his name has long been forgotten; talked all night long; how long will you be gone?; arrived long before he was expected; it is long after your bedtime.

• 一个来得太迟的提升；期待很久的东西；他的名字被人们遗忘得太久了；说了一个晚上的话；你要离开多久?；比预期的时间到达得要早得多；和你的就寝时间相比迟得太多了。