/ˈpɜ:mənənt ||; ˈpɝmənənt/adj lasting for a long time or for ever; that will not change 持久的；永久的；不变的；固定的: The accident left him with a permanent scar. 那起事故给他留下一个永久的伤疤。Are you looking for a permanent or a temporary job? 你要找固定的还是临时性的工作呢？ ➔permanence noun [U] ➔permanently adv Has she left permanently? 她永远地离开了吗？