long-held
compound adjective3 KollokationenDurchschnittliche Häufigkeit: 5.1
refers to a conviction or principle that has been firmly maintained for a long period.
indicates a cherished aspiration or hope that has existed for many years.
lang gehegter Ehrgeiz
describes an ambition that one has had for a significant amount of time, often a life goal.
beschreibt einen Ehrgeiz, den jemand seit langer Zeit hegt, oft ein Lebensziel.