英语有些惯用语中含长或短这两个形容词,可以分别来学来记。
(1) At long last:最后;终于
Jimmy has been expecting a letter from his parents. At long last, it came.
(2) Go a long way towards:对很有帮助
The extra income will go a long way towards paying the housing loan for him.
(3) In the long run:终于
As long as a person works hard; he will succeed in the long run.
(4) Too long drawn out:太冗长缓慢
What did you think of the professors talk? Not bad, but too long drawn out.
(5) The long and the short of it:概括起来
Mr Hancock has given some reasons against employing Betty, but the long and short of it is that he does not like to work with such a young lady.
(6) Before long:不久以后
Jasons new book will come out before long.
(7) A short cut:捷径
Dont go along the main road. There is a short cut to your destination.
(8) At short notice:临时通知
No one can expect others to do a good job at short notice.
(9) Short with:对暴躁无礼
(i) Sorry for being short with you on the phone this morning.
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