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per·ma·nent /-nənt/
(a.)永久的,不變的,固定的,持久的電燙的頭髮永久的
per·ma·nent /ˈpɝm(ə)nənt/ 形容詞
經常的,恆定的,永久的,持久的
permanent
永久
Per·ma·nent a. Continuing in the same state, or without any change that destroys form or character; remaining unaltered or unremoved; abiding; durable; fixed; stable; lasting; as, a permanent impression.
Eternity stands permanent and fixed. --Dryden.
Permanent gases Chem. & Physics, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide; -- also called incondensible gases or incoercible gases, before their liquefaction in 1877. The term is now archaic.
Permanent way, the roadbed and superstructure of a finished railway; -- so called in distinction from the contractor's temporary way.
Permanent white Chem., barium sulphate (heavy spar), used as a white pigment or paint, in distinction from white lead, which tarnishes and darkens from the formation of the sulphide.
Syn: -- Lasting; durable; constant. See Lasting.
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permanent
adj 1: continuing or enduring without marked change in status or
condition or place; "permanent secretary to the
president"; "permanent address"; "literature of
permanent value" [syn: lasting] [ant: impermanent]
2: not capable of being reversed or returned to the original
condition; "permanent brain damage"
n : a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and
chemicals [syn: permanent wave, perm]