[] () a period of time long enough for a business or an industry to change everything that can be changed 长期◆In the long run, the industry can build new factories and produce new products. 就长期而言，这行业可以兴趣新的工厂和生产新的产品。◆The long run trend is one of modest growth. 从长远趋势来看，经济增长是适度的。➡short run ●in/over the ˈlong run●in the ˈlong termover a long period in the future 从长远观点来看◆Shares are a good investment in the long run. 长远来看，股票是有利可图的投资。◆The business should make a profit in the long term. 从长远来看，这业务应该有赢利。
