今天精聽的句子是:

The deal also provides a general formula for ending long-running tensions between the two countries over tax.

我們先來看看formula這個(gè)單詞.formula最常見的意思是"公式,方程式,計(jì)算式",是數(shù)學(xué)用語。但在新聞當(dāng)中,這個(gè)詞的意思是"a particular method of doing or achieving sth 方法,方案",可以理解為原意的引申義,因?yàn)楣骄褪怯脕斫鉀Q問題的.
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute.
他們正在設(shè)法制定出一個(gè)爭執(zhí)雙方都可接受的和平方案.
There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage.
沒有一個(gè)達(dá)到完美婚姻的神奇方法.

Long-running 是一個(gè)合成詞.在英語中,這類詞的使用很是廣泛.今天我們重點(diǎn)介紹下long-形式的合成詞.
Long-standing: that has existed or lasted for a long time 存在已久的,悠久的
a long-standing relationship
長期的關(guān)系

Long-suffering: bearing problems or another person's unpleasant behaviour with patience 長期忍受的,容忍的
his long-suffering wife
他那長期受罪的妻子

Long-running: that has been continuing for a long time 持續(xù)時(shí)間長的

Over在這里做介詞用,意思是"由于,關(guān)于"
an argument over money
為了錢的爭吵