344. If you keep your home, your car or any valuable possession in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long run.
英语四级译文:
如果你好好保养你的房子、汽车和其他值钱的东西,从长远来看,你就是在省钱了。
四级词汇讲解:
in excellent condition意为“处于极好的状态”。其他与condition搭配的短语还有:be in condition(身体很好),be out of condition(身体不适),be in good condition(情况良好,状态良好)。
in the long run意为“从长远来看;归根到底”。如:
It'll be cheaper to use real leather in the long run.使用真皮从长远来看更便宜。
英语四级考点归纳:
与in the long run相对的短语是in the short run,意为“短期内”。如:
In other words, it is a disastrous choice in both the short run and the long run.换言之,无论是短期而言还是长远来看,这都是灾难性的抉择。
与in the long run形式类似的短语有in the long term,但是in the long term表示“在长期内”。如:
The policy will benefit the growth of economy in the long term.长期内,这项政策将有利于经济发展。