issue of long standing

基本解释

The long standing issue of higher rights of audience for solicitors has been satisfactorily resolved with the support of all stakeholders.
律師在較高級別法院出庭發言權的問題，討論已久，現終能在有關各方支持下，取得令人滿意的成果。
The issue of word classes is a long-standing thorny problem in Chinese grammar studies. Theoretical inadequacy leads to stagnancy in practical part-of-speech (POS for short) labeling.
詞類是漢語語法研究的一個老大難問題，理論上的不足導致漢語詞典編纂中詞類標注未能全麪系統開展。
The poor efficiency of corporate governance is the long-standing issue in the practice of our country.
公司治理傚率低下，是我國公司實踐中長期存在的問題。
www.591-lw.com

The American Psychological Association jokes in its latest June issue that long-standing stereotypes of men not being able to survive sans women is especially true when it comes to preventative health care.
FORBES: Why Do Men Die Earlier? (Hint: It's Not The Ladies' Fault)
After the visit, even some Republicans took issue with the Bush administration's harsh treatment of Cuba, which has included tightening the long-standing travel ban and imposing restrictions on remittances.
ECONOMIST: Cuba