stand the test of time

意味

to remain useful, strong or popular over many years

長い年月を経ても役立ち、丈夫さや人気を保つ.

例文

1. 1These wooden chairs have stood the test of time; fifty years later, they are still sturdy.
2. 2Will this new phone design stand the test of time, or look dated next year?
3. 3The old bridge has stood the test of time, remaining solid through a century of heavy use.
4. 4Still loved by readers after a hundred years, this story has stood the test of time.
5. 5Despite changing fashions, that simple chair design continues to stand the test of time.

文法

変化するのは stand だけで、stand、stood、stood となる。the test of time は固定