stand the test of time

뜻

to remain useful, strong or popular over many years

오랜 세월이 지나도 쓸모나 가치를 잃지 않다.

예문

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.

문법

stand만 형태가 바뀐다: stand, stood, stood. the test of time은 그대로 둔다