A college education is a long-term investment. It enables graduates to develop and adapt, and it pays off spectacularly in the long run.
语音讲解
今日发音练习重点:
1. education有多种发音可能,不要纠结。不是英美问题。
2. run 不要发成 wrong。注意区分元音和前后鼻音。
言之有物
1. a long-term investment 长期的/长远的/长线的 投资
long-term 长期的
short-term 短期的
Businesses will have to aim at long-term growth.
企业必须以长期增长为目标。
What are your short and long term career objectives?
你的短和长期职业目标是什么?
2. enable XX to...使得XX成为可能
en+able
This will enable the audience to sit in comfort while watching the shows
这样能够让观众舒舒服服地坐着看表演。
3. pay off (spectacularly)
pay off
①付清
It would take him the rest of his life to pay off that loan.
他得用余生来还清那笔贷款。
②得到回报/使成功
Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
桑德拉决心成为医生,她的坚持取得了成功。
4. in the long run 从长远来看 =in the long term
In the long run, it's not good for the country.
从长远来看,对国家没有什么好处。
In the long run, it was for the best.
长远来说,这是最好的。
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