207.But in the long run,too much specialization doesn't pay off.
英語(yǔ)四級(jí)譯文:
但是,從長(zhǎng)遠(yuǎn)來(lái)看,過(guò)多的專業(yè)技能得不償失。
四級(jí)詞匯講解:
本句是一個(gè)簡(jiǎn)單句。
in the long run為固定短語(yǔ),意為“從長(zhǎng)遠(yuǎn)來(lái)看”。如:
In the long run, what they have sacrificed for their children is worthwhile.從長(zhǎng)遠(yuǎn)來(lái)看,他們?yōu)楹⒆幼鞒龅臈侵档玫摹?br />
與此形式十分相近的in the long term是介詞短語(yǔ),表示“在長(zhǎng)期內(nèi);從長(zhǎng)遠(yuǎn)觀點(diǎn)來(lái)看”。如:
This regulation will be valid in the long term.這一規(guī)定長(zhǎng)期有效。
本句中的pay off意為“償清(欠款等)”。如:
It took them three years to pay off the debt.他們用了三年時(shí)間才還清欠債。
英語(yǔ)四級(jí)考點(diǎn)歸納:
與pay有關(guān)的短語(yǔ)還有:
※ pay up意為“還清(欠款等)”。如:
I'll take you to court unless you pay up immediately.除非你馬上還清欠款,否則我要起訴你。
※ pay back意為“償付;還擊”。如:
He will pay back the money in monthly installinents.他將按月以分期付款的方式償還。
He paid her kindness back with bows.他以拳頭回報(bào)她的好意。
※ pay attention to意為“留意”。如:
You snooze, you lose. Next time you should pay closer attention.一不留神就會(huì)錯(cuò)過(guò)良機(jī)。下次要多注意了。