英語四級閱讀關鍵句：207. But in the long run, too much s

207. But in the long run, too much specialization doesn't pay off.

譯文

但是，從長遠來看，過多的專業(yè)技能得不償失。

點睛

本句是一個簡單句。

in the long run為固定短語，意為“從長遠來看”。如：

In the long run, what they have sacrificed for their children is worthwhile. 從長遠來看，他們?yōu)楹⒆幼鞒龅臓奚侵档玫摹?

與此形式十分相近的in the long term是介詞短語，表示“在長期內；從長遠觀點來看”。如：

This regulation will be valid in the long term. 這一規(guī)定長期有效。

本句中的pay off意為“償清（欠款等）”。如：

It took them three years to pay off the debt. 他們用了三年時間才還清欠債。

考點歸納

與pay有關的短語還有：

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 installments. 他將按月以分期付款的方式償還。

He paid her kindness back with blows. 他以拳頭回報她的好意。

pay attention to意為“留意”。如：

You snooze, you lose. Next time you should pay closer attention. 一不留神就會錯過良機。下次要多注意了。