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In the long run 长远来说

In the long run 长远来说

Brazil’s Alan Oliveira is congratulated by South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius after winning the Men’s 200m T44 classification at the Paralympics. Photo: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

今日小常识

The South African runner Oscar Pistorius has apologised for the timing of his comments following his loss in the Paralympic T44 200m final. He criticised the International Paralympic Committee, saying Brazilian gold medallist Alan Oliveira's artificial legs were too long.



南非运动员 Oscar Pistorius 对他在残奥会 T44 200 米短跑决赛后的评论作出了道歉。他在评论中谴责了国际残奥会委员会,他说这项比赛的金牌得主巴西运动员 Alan Oliveira 的假肢太长了。



今日短语

英语里 in the long run 这个短语的意思是长远来说。

例句

I’m not spending any money at all at the moment. Life is pretty boring but, in the long run, it’ll be worth it. I’ll be able to afford my dream holiday.

I’ve just quit smoking and I feel terrible, but I’m sure, in the long run, I’ll be much healthier

Jane hates studying but I keep telling her, in the long run, the effort will lead to a much better job.

请注意

如果你是 on the run , 那就是指你在逃亡中,尤其是面对警察的追捕。

After robbing the bank, the gang were on the run for a week before the police arrested them.

Police have issued a warning to avoid a dangerous criminal who’s been on the run since escaping from a high-security prison.