They bid fair to blur the age-old distinction between internal medicine and surgery.他们可能把久已存在的内外科医学之间的区别搞模糊了。He has long since been recognized as a great writer.他久已被公认为是一位伟大的作家。The fine old boards had aged to a beautiful patina.那些上等旧木板因年长日久已具有一种悦目的光泽。The new treaty would formalize a long-standing commitment.新条约将使久已存在的义务正式确定下来。