lasting

持久的

【例】We hope that we can establish a pleasant and lasting business connection with you.

我们希望我们能同你方建立偷快而持久的业务关系。

late

【1】迟的，晚的

【例】The suppliers say they’ll be late with delivery.

供货商说他们要延期交货。

【2】of late近来

句中谓语动词要用现在完成时。

【例】Of late there has been a large demand for soybeans and such a growing demand can only result in increased prices.

近来对大豆的需求很大，这样不断增长的需求只会导致价格的高涨。

latent

潜在的，内在的

【例】Seller should be responsible for latent defects of the goods, even after delivery and inspection.

即使在交货检验之后，卖方仍应对货物的潜在瑕疵负责。